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CVE-2014-4263

First published: Mon Jul 14 2014(Updated: )

The Diffie-Hellman (DH) key exchange algorithm implementation in the OpenJDK Security component failed to validate public Diffie-Hellman parameters properly. This could allow OpenJDK implementation to accept and use weak parameters, making it possible for attackers to recover the negotiated key.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BEA JRockit=r27.8.2
BEA JRockit=r28.3.2
Oracle JDK 6=1.5.0-update65
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update75
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update60
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0-update5
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update65
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update75
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update60
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0-update5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-4263?

    CVE-2014-4263 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to recover the negotiated key in the Diffie-Hellman key exchange.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-4263?

    To fix CVE-2014-4263, upgrade to a version of OpenJDK that addresses the validation of public Diffie-Hellman parameters.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-4263?

    CVE-2014-4263 affects specific versions of Oracle JDK and JRE, including versions up to 1.8.0-update5.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2014-4263 on security?

    The impact of CVE-2014-4263 allows for the acceptance of weak Diffie-Hellman parameters, potentially compromising the key exchange process.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-4263?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2014-4263; the recommended action is to apply the appropriate software updates.

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