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CVE-2014-8891

First published: Wed Feb 04 2015(Updated: )

IBM JDK updates 7R1 SR2-FP10, 7 SR8-FP10, 6R1 SR8-FP3, 6 SR16-FP3 and 5.0 SR16-FP9 correct an unspecified vulnerability identified using <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-8891">CVE-2014-8891</a>. Upstream has rated this issue with CVSSv2 score of 6.8 (no vector provided). <a href="http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Security_Update_February_2015">http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Security_Update_February_2015</a> Further details of the issue should be made available via the following link: <a href="http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695747">http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695747</a>

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.16.8
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition>=6.0.0.0<6.0.16.3
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition>=6.1.0.0<=6.1.8.2
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition>=7.0.0.0<7.0.8.10
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition>=7.1.0.0<7.1.2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8891?

    CVE-2014-8891 has been rated with a CVSSv2 score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8891?

    To fix CVE-2014-8891, update the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition to the latest version specified in the affected software list.

  • Which versions of IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition are affected by CVE-2014-8891?

    CVE-2014-8891 affects various versions of IBM SDK ranging from 5.0 SR16-FP9 up to 7.1 SR2-FP10.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2014-8891?

    There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2014-8891; updating to a fixed version is recommended.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8891?

    CVE-2014-8891 is an unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK that could potentially lead to security risks.

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