CVE-2014-6591
First published: Wed Jan 21 2015(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 5.0u75, 6u85, 7u72, and 8u25 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to 2D, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6585.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.5.0-update75 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update85 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update72 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update25 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update75 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update85 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update72 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update25 |
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Reference Links
- http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04583581
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00018.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142496355704097&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142607790919348&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0068.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0079.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0080.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0085.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0086.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0136.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0264.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3144
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3147
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72175
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031580
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2486-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2487-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2015-0003.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-14
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-14
- https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695474
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6591?
CVE-2014-6591 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the confidentiality of the Java SE component.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-6591?
CVE-2014-6591 affects Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u75, 6u85, 7u72, and 8u25.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6591?
To fix CVE-2014-6591, update your Oracle Java SE or JRE to a version that is not affected.
Can CVE-2014-6591 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-6591 can be exploited by remote attackers to affect the confidentiality of the system.
Is CVE-2014-6591 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2014-6591 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6585, which deals with other aspects of Java security.
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