high
7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2414

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that JAXB incorrectly cached certain data initialized via thread context class loaders. 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 Linux=10.04
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Ubuntu Linux=13.10
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
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)=1.6.0-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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2414?

    CVE-2014-2414 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can potentially allow untrusted Java applications to bypass sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2414?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-2414, upgrade to patched versions of affected software, such as IcedTea 1.13.3 or 2.4.7, or update your Oracle JDK/JRE to the latest version.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2414?

    CVE-2014-2414 affects various versions of Oracle Java SE, Oracle JDK, IcedTea, and specific Debian and Ubuntu Linux distributions.

  • Can CVE-2014-2414 impact all Java applications?

    No, CVE-2014-2414 specifically impacts applications that rely on JAXB and use thread context class loaders to cache data.

  • What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2014-2414?

    Exploiting CVE-2014-2414 could allow an attacker to execute malicious code outside of the Java security sandbox, compromising system security.

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