CVE-2014-0451: High severity Canonical Ubuntu Linux vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2014
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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.

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8, and Java SE Embedded 7u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to AWT, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2412.

MITRE

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/icedtea<1.13.3
1.13.3
redhat/icedtea<2.4.7
2.4.7
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Oracle JDK=1.5.0-update61
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update71
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update51
Oracle JDK=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 Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/icedtea to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.13.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/icedtea to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.7

Event History

Apr 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2014-0451 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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