Debian openjdk-7 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1 .desktop input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Debian openjdk-7 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file .desktop. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-8873. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Debian openjdk-7 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1. This affects some unknown functionality of the file .desktop. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A .desktop file in the Debian openjdk-7 package 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1 includes a MIME type registration that is added to /etc/mailcap by mime-support, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JAR file.

The weakness was published 11/09/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-8873 since 11/14/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85031 (Debian DSA-3316-1 : openjdk-7 - security update (Bar Mitzvah) (Logjam)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175468 (Debian Security Update for openjdk-7 (DSA 3316-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (85031) and SecurityFocus (BID 76019†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 85031
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3316-1 : openjdk-7 - security update (Bar Mitzvah) (Logjam)
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OpenVAS ID: 703316
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3316-1 (openjdk-7 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/14/2014 🔍
07/23/2015 +251 days 🔍
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07/28/2015 +3 days 🔍
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11/10/2015 +1 days 🔍
03/09/2018 +850 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-8873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79095

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SecurityFocus: 76019 - Debian OpenJDK CVE-2014-8873 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2015 09:55
Updated: 03/09/2018 10:27
Changes: 11/10/2015 09:55 (53), 03/09/2018 10:27 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:EB5:103

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