CVE-2014-2421: Critical severity Canonical Ubuntu Linux vulnerability
It was discovered that the JPEG decoder did not properly handle certain input streams. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to trigger a Java Virtual Machine memory corruption.
Other sources
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JavaFX 2.2.51; and Java SE Embedded 7u51 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/icedteato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.13.3 - Upgrade
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redhat/icedteato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.7
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2421?
CVE-2014-2421 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for causing memory corruption in the Java Virtual Machine.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2421?
To fix CVE-2014-2421, users should update to the latest version of the affected software, particularly JDK or JRE versions that contain patches for this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-2421?
CVE-2014-2421 affects various versions of Oracle Java SE, JRockit, and Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Debian among others.
Can CVE-2014-2421 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2421 can be exploited remotely by untrusted Java applications or applets, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2014-2421?
As of now, while the vulnerability is documented, specific exploits for CVE-2014-2421 have not been publicly disclosed.