high
7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0451

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that FlavorMaps were not properly seperated between different AppContexts. 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=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.10
Ubuntu=14.04
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.5.0-update61
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update71
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update51
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.8.0
Oracle JRE=1.5.0-update61
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update71
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update51
Oracle JRE=1.8.0
Debian=6.0
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0451?

    CVE-2014-0451 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0451?

    To fix CVE-2014-0451, update your Java installation to the latest version or apply the necessary security patches.

  • What applications are affected by CVE-2014-0451?

    CVE-2014-0451 affects various versions of Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded, including 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8.

  • Can CVE-2014-0451 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0451 can be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets.

  • What platforms should I check for CVE-2014-0451 vulnerabilities?

    You should check for CVE-2014-0451 vulnerabilities on platforms like Ubuntu, Debian, and systems running Oracle Java.

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