CVE-2014-2413
First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )
It was discovered that direct method handles are not properly protected against a certain use case. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass call hierachies.
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 |
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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.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66917
- 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/dc80de01f77b
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0675.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087446
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2413?
CVE-2014-2413 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability allowing potential bypass of call hierarchies in Java applications.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2413?
To fix CVE-2014-2413, update your Oracle Java SE and JRE to the latest versions or apply the relevant patches provided by your operating system vendor.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2413?
CVE-2014-2413 affects Oracle Java SE 7u51, 8, and several versions within Oracle's JDK and JRE, as well as related packages in various Linux distributions.
Can CVE-2014-2413 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2413 can potentially be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets.
What products are impacted by CVE-2014-2413?
Products impacted by CVE-2014-2413 include Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, as well as IcedTea packages on specific Linux distributions.
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