Oracle Java SE 8u25 Hotspot memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Oracle Java SE 8u25. This impacts an unknown function of the component Hotspot. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-0437. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 8u25 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Hotspot. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u25 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

The issue has been introduced in 10/14/2014. The weakness was presented 01/20/2015 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2015 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-0437 since 12/17/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 03/05/2022). 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 98 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80922 (Amazon Linux AMI : java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALAS-2015-472) (POODLE)), 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 350230 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for java-1.8.0-openjdk: ALAS-2015-472).

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 (100144), Tenable (80922), SecurityFocus (BID 72146†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48140†). Further details are available at blogs.oracle.com. See VDB-27, VDB-68712, VDB-68703 and VDB-68721 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Nessus ID: 80922
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALAS-2015-472) (POODLE)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: alas-2015-472
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2015
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0437 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0437
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68748

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X-Force: 100144 - Oracle Java SE Hotspot unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 72146 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2015-0437 Remote Java SE Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031580
Vulnerability Center: 48140 - [cpujan2015-1972971] Oracle Java SE Remote Code Execution in Hotspot Component, Critical

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Created: 01/21/2015 11:33
Updated: 03/05/2022 09:24
Changes: 01/21/2015 11:33 (75), 06/18/2017 09:16 (9), 03/05/2022 09:22 (2), 03/05/2022 09:24 (1)
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