CVE-2014-6493
First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4288, CVE-2014-6503, and CVE-2014-6532.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update81 | |
| 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 |
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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/70468
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6493?
CVE-2014-6493 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-6493?
CVE-2014-6493 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6493?
To mitigate CVE-2014-6493, upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Java SE that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6493?
CVE-2014-6493 can be exploited by remote attackers through unspecified vectors affecting Java deployment.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-6493?
Yes, Oracle provides patches in their Java updates that address CVE-2014-6493.
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