CVE-2014-2402
First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )
It was discovered that NIO channels were not properly separated across threads. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/icedtea | <2.4.7 | 2.4.7 |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =13.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Oracle Java SE 7 | =1.7.0-update51 | |
| Oracle Java SE 7 | =1.8.0 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.7.0-update51 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.8.0 | |
| =12.10 | ||
| =13.10 | ||
| =14.04 | ||
| =1.7.0-update51 | ||
| =1.8.0 | ||
| =1.7.0-update51 | ||
| =1.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=140852886808946&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0675.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-12.xml
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21672080
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66898
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2187-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0413
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2014-April/027222.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0407.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0406.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0413.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0412.html
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/c4baa68f4e3a
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0486.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0675.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0705.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087438
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2402?
CVE-2014-2402 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2402?
To fix CVE-2014-2402, update to the latest version of Oracle Java or apply the necessary security patches provided by your distribution.
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2014-2402?
CVE-2014-2402 affects Oracle Java SE 7u51 and 8, as well as Java SE Embedded 7u51.
Can CVE-2014-2402 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2402 can be exploited remotely by an untrusted Java application or applet.
What types of applications are at risk due to CVE-2014-2402?
Any application using the affected versions of Oracle Java, particularly those allowing untrusted applet execution, is at risk due to CVE-2014-2402.
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