CVE-2014-4221
First published: Mon Jul 14 2014(Updated: )
It was discovered that MethodHandles.Lookup did not properly check for "protected" modifier, making it possible to access protected constructors in a different package. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update60 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update5 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update60 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00026.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=140852886808946&w=2
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59680
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59924
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59987
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60081
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60485
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60817
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61577
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61640
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-12.xml
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21680334
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21686383
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21686824
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2987
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68571
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030577
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0902
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94604
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0890.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0889.html
- http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2014-July/028584.html
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/bac16c82c14a
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0902.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1042.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1041.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1119483
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4221?
CVE-2014-4221 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4221?
To fix CVE-2014-4221, update to the latest version of Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4221?
CVE-2014-4221 affects Oracle JDK 1.7.0-update60 and 1.8.0-update5, as well as corresponding JRE versions.
What type of applications are impacted by CVE-2014-4221?
CVE-2014-4221 can impact untrusted Java applications or applets that attempt to access protected constructors across packages.
What implications does CVE-2014-4221 have for security?
CVE-2014-4221 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of protected resources, undermining the security model of Java.
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