CVE-2014-4247: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2014
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to JavaFX.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update5
ORACLE JRE=1.8.0-update5
Event History
Jul 17, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4247?
CVE-2014-4247 is a critical vulnerability that can potentially compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4247?
To remediate CVE-2014-4247, upgrade to a later version of Oracle Java SE that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2014-4247?
CVE-2014-4247 affects users running Oracle JDK and JRE version 1.8.0 update 5.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-4247?
CVE-2014-4247 can be exploited via remote attacks that leverage unspecified vectors related to JavaFX.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4247?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2014-4247; upgrading is the recommended approach.