CVE-2014-6492
First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20, when running on Firefox, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update81 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update20 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update_81 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update_67 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update_20 | |
| Mozilla Firefox |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-11/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-12/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00036.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141775382904016&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1657.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1658.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1876.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1877.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1880.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1882.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0264.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61164
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61609
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-12.xml
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21688283
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70456
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6492?
CVE-2014-6492 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6492?
To fix CVE-2014-6492, update Oracle Java SE to the latest version recommended by Oracle.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6492?
CVE-2014-6492 affects Oracle JDK versions 1.6.0-update81, 1.7.0-update67, and 1.8.0-update20, as well as the Oracle JRE versions corresponding to those updates.
Can CVE-2014-6492 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-6492 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through unspecified vectors when running the affected Java versions on Firefox.
Does CVE-2014-6492 impact Firefox users?
Yes, users of Mozilla Firefox running the vulnerable versions of Oracle Java may experience the impacts related to CVE-2014-6492.
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