CVE-2014-4216: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2014

Updated

It was discovered that the Hotspot component did not properly parse invalid generic attributes for fields and methods. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u65, 6u75, 7u60, and 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Oracle JDK=1.5.0-update65

Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update75

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update60

Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update5

ORACLE JRE=1.5.0-update65

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update75

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update60

ORACLE JRE=1.8.0-update5

Event History

Jul 15, 2014

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:40 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Jul 17, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:36 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:36 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4216?

CVE-2014-4216 has a severity rating of high due to its potential for exploitation by untrusted Java applications.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4216?

To fix CVE-2014-4216, update your Java installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4216?

CVE-2014-4216 affects Oracle JDK versions 1.5.0-update65, 1.6.0-update75, 1.7.0-update60, and 1.8.0-update5 as well as the corresponding Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions.

What are the implications of CVE-2014-4216?

CVE-2014-4216 allows a potential bypass of Java sandbox restrictions, which could lead to unauthorized actions by untrusted applications.

Is CVE-2014-4216 still a threat?

While CVE-2014-4216 is less of a threat today due to patches, any systems running outdated versions of Java remain at risk.