Oracle Java SE/Java SE Embedded 7u51/8 Library Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded 7u51/8. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Library Handler. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-0432. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded 7u51/8 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Library Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u51 and 8, and Java SE Embedded 7u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0455 and CVE-2014-2402.

The issue has been introduced in 01/14/2014. The weakness was released 04/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-0432 since 12/12/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/10/2026).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 91 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73570 (Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2014 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185085 (HP-UX running Java 7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX03091)).

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 Tenable (73570), SecurityFocus (BID 66897†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030099†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44061†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-12983, VDB-12982, VDB-12981 and VDB-12980. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 73570
Nessus Name: Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2014 CPU)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0432 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0432
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12931

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SecurityFocus: 66897 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2014-0432 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1030099 - Oracle Java Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Access and Modify Data, and Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 44061 - [cpuapr2014-1972952] Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Client Deployments Remote Code Execution Related to Libraries, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2014 10:33
Updated: 05/10/2026 21:13
Changes: 04/16/2014 10:33 (76), 05/25/2017 10:33 (4), 06/17/2021 08:02 (3), 05/10/2026 21:13 (16)
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