high
7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2423

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

It was discovered that JAXWS 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=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.10
Ubuntu=14.04
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update71
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update51
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.8.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update71
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update51
Oracle JRE=1.8.0
Debian=6.0
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-2423?

    CVE-2014-2423 allows untrusted Java applications or applets to bypass Java sandbox restrictions, potentially compromising security.

  • How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2014-2423?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-2423, users should upgrade to versions of Oracle Java SE that are patched against this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Oracle Java SE are affected by CVE-2014-2423?

    CVE-2014-2423 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u71, 7u51, and 8, along with Java SE Embedded versions.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-2423?

    Yes, patches are available for affected Oracle Java SE and related software versions; upgrading to the latest version will resolve this issue.

  • What should I do if I am using an affected version of Java according to CVE-2014-2423?

    If you're using an affected version of Java, it is crucial to update to the recommended versions immediately to prevent exploitation.

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