Oracle Java SE/Java SE Embedded 6u71/7u51/8 Deployment Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded 6u71/7u51/8. Affected is an unknown function of the component Deployment Handler. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-2428. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded 6u71/7u51/8 (Programming Language Software). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Deployment Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u71, 7u51, and 8, and Java SE Embedded 7u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment.

The issue has been introduced in 01/14/2014. The weakness was published 04/15/2014 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-2428 since 03/13/2014. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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 $25k-$100k. 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 122007 (Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update - April 2014).

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 66870†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030099†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44067†). Similar entries are available at VDB-12983, VDB-12982, VDB-12981 and VDB-12980. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Nessus ID: 73570
Nessus Name: Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2014 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 802878
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for IBM SUSE-SU-2014:0728-2 (IBM)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2428 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2428
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12935

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SecurityFocus: 66870
SecurityTracker: 1030099 - Oracle Java Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Access and Modify Data, and Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 44067 - [cpuapr2014-1972952] Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Client Deployments Remote Code Execution Related to Deployment, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2014 10:33
Updated: 05/11/2026 01:49
Changes: 04/16/2014 10:33 (78), 05/25/2017 10:34 (4), 06/17/2021 08:18 (3), 05/11/2026 01:49 (16)
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