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CVE-2014-2398

First published: Fri Apr 11 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that the fix for <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-5797">CVE-2013-5797</a> (<a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - CVE-2013-5797 OpenJDK: insufficient escaping of window title string (Javadoc, 8016675)" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1018720">bug 1018720</a>) did not properly with the issue in the way javadoc (Java API Documentation Generator) created a JavaScript code used to set browser window title when navigating between pages of the generated API documentation. An input from user was not properly escaped before being used as part of the JavaScript string. A specially crafted input could "break out" of the JS string and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the domain that hosts generated API documentation, allowing a Cross-Site Scripting attacks. The original fix for the issue added escaping of quotes and non-ASCII characters, but it failed to escape HTML special characters &lt; and &gt;. Acknowledgement: This issue was discovered by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

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
Oracle JavaFX=2.2.51
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
BEA JRockit=r27.8.1
BEA JRockit=r28.3.1
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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  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2398?

    CVE-2014-2398 is classified as having moderate severity due to the potential impact on the confidentiality and integrity of affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2398?

    To fix CVE-2014-2398, you should update to the latest version of IcedTea or the appropriate Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-2398?

    CVE-2014-2398 affects specific versions of IcedTea and various Oracle JDK and JRE versions along with several Debian and Ubuntu releases.

  • Is CVE-2014-2398 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2398 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • What should I do if I cannot immediately update for CVE-2014-2398?

    If immediate updates are not possible for CVE-2014-2398, implementing temporary mitigation measures like network segmentation or firewall rules is advisable.

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