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CVE-2014-0453

First published: Fri Apr 11 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that the Security component in OpenJDK could leak some timing information when preforming PKCS#1 unpadding. This could possibly lead to disclosure of some information meant to be protected by encryption. This fix improves the fix for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0411">CVE-2014-0411</a> (<a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - CVE-2014-0411 OpenJDK: TLS/SSL handshake timing issues (JSSE, 8023069)" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1053010">bug 1053010</a>) applied via via Oracle CPU January 2014.

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
Oracle Java SE=r27.8.1
Oracle Java SE=r28.3.1
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.10
Ubuntu=14.04
Juniper Networks Junos Space<15.1
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
IBM Forms Viewer>=4.0.0<4.0.0.3
IBM Forms Viewer>=8.0.0<8.0.1.1
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0453?

    CVE-2014-0453 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0453?

    To fix CVE-2014-0453, you should update to the latest versions of the affected software, including IcedTea 1.13.3 or 2.4.7, or ensure that your Oracle JDK and JRE versions are updated as specified.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2014-0453?

    CVE-2014-0453 affects various versions of OpenJDK, IcedTea, Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, and specific Ubuntu and Debian distributions.

  • Can CVE-2014-0453 lead to any exploits?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0453 could potentially allow an attacker to exploit timing information leaks to gain access to sensitive decrypted data.

  • What actions should I take if I am using vulnerable software for CVE-2014-0453?

    If using vulnerable software for CVE-2014-0453, immediately implement the necessary updates and monitor systems for any unusual activity.

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