high
7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2014-0452

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that JAXWS incorrectly cached certain data initialized via thread context class loaders. 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 Java SE 7=1.6.0-update71
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update51
Oracle Java SE 7=1.8.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update71
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update51
Oracle JRE=1.8.0
Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
=10.04
=12.04
=12.10
=13.10
=14.04
=1.6.0-update71
=1.7.0-update51
=1.8.0
=1.6.0-update71
=1.7.0-update51
=1.8.0
=6.0
=7.0
=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0452?

    CVE-2014-0452 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on Java applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0452?

    To fix CVE-2014-0452, upgrade your Java version to a release that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0452?

    CVE-2014-0452 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u71, 7u51, and 8, as well as certain versions of IcedTea and specific Debian and Ubuntu releases.

  • Can CVE-2014-0452 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0452 could allow an untrusted Java application to bypass sandbox restrictions if successfully exploited.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0452?

    The best approach is to update to the latest version of Java, although disabling the Java plugin in browsers can serve as a temporary workaround.

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