Oracle Java SE 7u261/8u251/11.0.7/14.0.1 2D

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A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u261/8u251/11.0.7/14.0.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component 2D. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-14593. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7u261/8u251/11.0.7/14.0.1 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component 2D. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u261, 8u251, 11.0.7 and 14.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u251. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.4 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

The weakness was presented 07/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-14593. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 05/27/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208630 (CentOS 6 : java-1.7.1-ibm (RHSA-2020:3387)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208630). See VDB-158073, VDB-158074, VDB-158075 and VDB-158076 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Programming Language Software

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• Oracle

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• Java SE

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• 7u261
• 8u251
• 11.0.7
• 14.0.1

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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