CVE-2014-4218: Medium severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2014

Updated

It was discovered that the Libraries component did not properly clone the interface array before passing it to proxy methods. An untrusted Java application or applet could possibly use this flaw to bypass intended security restrictions.

Other sources

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

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·06:59 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-2014-4218?

CVE-2014-4218 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4218?

To fix CVE-2014-4218, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Oracle software are affected by CVE-2014-4218?

CVE-2014-4218 affects Oracle JDK and JRE versions 1.5.0-update65, 1.6.0-update75, 1.7.0-update60, and 1.8.0-update5.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-4218?

CVE-2014-4218 can be exploited by untrusted Java applications or applets to bypass security restrictions.

Is CVE-2014-4218 related to Java security?

Yes, CVE-2014-4218 is specifically related to Java security, as it involves improper handling of interface arrays leading to potential security breaches.