CVE-2014-0408 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors in Oracle Java SE Hotspot on OS X, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-0408?
CVE-2014-0408 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Jre, published on 15 Jan 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u45, when running on OS X, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Jre.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0408?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-0408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jhmh-wxf9-fc28.