CVE-2015-4840
First published: Tue Oct 20 2015(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u85 and 8u60, and Java SE Embedded 8u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to 2D.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Java SE 7 | =1.7.0-update85 | |
| Oracle Java SE 7 | =1.8.0-update51 | |
| Oracle Java SE 7 | =1.8.0-update60 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.7.0-update_85 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.8.0-update_51 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.8.0-update_60 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00019.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00045.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1919.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1920.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1921.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1926.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1927.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2506.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2507.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2509.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3381
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77242
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033884
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2784-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1430
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-14
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4840?
CVE-2015-4840 has a critical severity level due to its potential impact on confidentiality through out of bounds access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4840?
To remediate CVE-2015-4840, upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Java SE that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4840?
CVE-2015-4840 affects Oracle Java SE 7u85, 8u60, and Java SE Embedded 8u51.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-4840?
CVE-2015-4840 can be exploited by remote attackers to disclose sensitive information through unspecified vectors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-4840?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-4840; the recommended action is to update to a patched version.
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