CVE-2015-2632: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 13, 2015
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Updated

An integer overflow flaw, leading to out-of-bounds read, was found in the LETableReference's verifyLength() method. A specially crafted file could cause an application using ICU to parse untrusted font files to perform an invalid memory access, leading to crash and possibly disclosure of portion of application memory.

ICU code is embedded the 2D component in OpenJDK and used by FontManager. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/icu
67.1-772.1-376.1-3
debian/openjdk-8
8u442-ga-2
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update95
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update80
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update45
ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update_95
ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update_80
ORACLE JRE=1.8.0-update_45

Event History

Jul 13, 2015
Data Sourced
09:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:05 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:03 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle Java SE vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Oracle Java SE vulnerability is CVE-2015-2632.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

How can this vulnerability affect confidentiality?

This vulnerability can affect confidentiality through unknown vectors related to 2D.

4

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

The severity level of this vulnerability is medium.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Oracle](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA), [Red Hat](https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1230.html), [Red Hat](https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1229.html).

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