critical
9.3
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0461

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that the ScriptEngineManager did not properly manage ScriptEngines. 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
IBM Forms Viewer>=4.0.0<4.0.0.3
IBM Forms Viewer>=8.0.0<8.0.1.1
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0461?

    CVE-2014-0461 has a high severity level due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0461?

    To fix CVE-2014-0461, update Oracle JDK and JRE versions to the latest available updates.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2014-0461?

    CVE-2014-0461 affects Oracle Java SE 6 versions 6u71, 7 versions 7u51, and 8 as well as specific versions of IcedTea.

  • Can CVE-2014-0461 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an untrusted Java application or applet can remotely exploit CVE-2014-0461.

  • What happens if I am vulnerable to CVE-2014-0461?

    Being vulnerable to CVE-2014-0461 could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and execute untrusted code.

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