Oracle Java SE 8u20 JavaFX memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Oracle Java SE 8u20 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component JavaFX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u20 and JavaFX 2.2.65 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

The issue has been introduced in 08/19/2014. The weakness was shared 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6485 since 09/17/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/22/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 57 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81370 (GLSA-201502-12 : Oracle JRE/JDK: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185101 (HP-UX running Java8 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX03219)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (97132), Tenable (81370), SecurityFocus (BID 70519†), Secunia (SA61632†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46509†). Additional details are provided at krebsonsecurity.com.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 81370
Nessus Name: GLSA-201502-12 : Oracle JRE/JDK: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100895
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Java SE JRE Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities-04 Oct 2014 (Windows)
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6485 (🔍)
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X-Force: 97132 - Oracle Java SE and JavaFX unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 70519 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2014-6485 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 61632 - Oracle JavaFX Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46509 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle Java SE Client and JavaFX Unspecified Remote Vulnerability -CVE-2014-6485, Critical

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Created: 10/15/2014 01:40 PM
Updated: 02/22/2022 08:29 PM
Changes: 10/15/2014 01:40 PM (80), 06/09/2017 06:50 AM (11), 02/22/2022 08:29 PM (2)
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