CVE-2014-4268: Medium severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2014
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Updated

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

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 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-2014-4268?

CVE-2014-4268 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the confidentiality of Oracle Java SE.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-4268?

To fix CVE-2014-4268, you should update Oracle Java SE to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Oracle Java are affected by CVE-2014-4268?

CVE-2014-4268 affects Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u65, 6u75, 7u60, and 8u5.

4

Can CVE-2014-4268 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4268 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit the vulnerability through unknown vectors.

5

What components of Oracle Java are involved in CVE-2014-4268?

CVE-2014-4268 is related to weaknesses in the Swing component of Oracle Java.

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