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CVE-2014-0456

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that the System.arraycopy() method has a race condition between verifying source elements and storing them. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to trigger a Java Virtual Machine memory corruption.

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
BEA JRockit=r27.8.1
BEA JRockit=r28.3.1
Juniper Networks Junos Space<15.1
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
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-2014-0456?

    The severity of CVE-2014-0456 is considered high due to potential memory corruption risks in Java applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0456?

    To fix CVE-2014-0456, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest available patch that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-0456?

    CVE-2014-0456 affects various versions of Oracle Java SE, JRockit, and multiple distributions of Linux such as Ubuntu and Debian.

  • Can untrusted Java applications exploit CVE-2014-0456?

    Yes, untrusted Java applications or applets can exploit CVE-2014-0456 to potentially trigger memory corruption.

  • Is CVE-2014-0456 relevant for users of the Java Runtime Environment?

    Yes, CVE-2014-0456 is highly relevant for users of the Java Runtime Environment as it poses security risks that can be exploited.

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