Oracle Java SE 8u20 Libraries Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Oracle Java SE 8u20. This impacts an unknown function of the component Libraries. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6562. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Oracle Java SE 8u20 (Programming Language Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Libraries. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The issue has been introduced in 08/19/2014. The weakness was presented 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-6562 since 09/17/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 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 78562 (Amazon Linux AMI : java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALAS-2014-432)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Amazon Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350295 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for java-1.8.0-openjdk: ALAS-2014-432).

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 (97131), Tenable (78562), SecurityFocus (BID 70523†), Secunia (SA60416†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46507†). Further details are available at krebsonsecurity.com. See VDB-67525, VDB-67832, VDB-67831 and VDB-67806 for similar entries. 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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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 78562
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALAS-2014-432)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2014-432
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67923

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X-Force: 97131 - Oracle Java SE Libraries unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 70523 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2014-6562 Remote Security Vulnerability
Secunia: 60416 - Red Hat update for java-1.8.0-openjdk, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46507 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle Java SE Client Libraries Unspecified Remote Vulnerability -CVE-2014-6562, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:40
Updated: 02/22/2022 20:21
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:40 (76), 06/09/2017 06:50 (14), 02/22/2022 20:21 (3)
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