high
7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0446

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that the system logger was not properly protected against using handlers of custom loggers created prior to the system logger. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/icedtea<1.13.3
1.13.3
redhat/icedtea<2.4.7
2.4.7
Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Ubuntu Linux=13.10
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Oracle JDK 6=1.5.0-update61
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update71
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update51
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update61
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update71
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update51
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0
Debian GNU/Linux=6.0
Debian GNU/Linux=7.0
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0446?

    CVE-2014-0446 is generally considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0446?

    To fix CVE-2014-0446, upgrade to the patched versions of the affected packages, such as icedtea 1.13.3 or 2.4.7.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2014-0446?

    CVE-2014-0446 affects various versions of Oracle Java SE, including JDK and JRE from 1.5.0 to 1.8.0, as well as multiple versions of icedtea.

  • Can CVE-2014-0446 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0446 can potentially be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2014-0446?

    The impact of CVE-2014-0446 includes potential unauthorized access and control over the system by bypassing security restrictions.

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