CVE-2014-0422 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Jan 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can escape the Java sandbox via JNDI vectors, potentially executing arbitrary code or escalating privileges.

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-2014-0422?

CVE-2014-0422 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, 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 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45; Java SE Embedded 7u45; and OpenJDK 7 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to JNDI. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2014 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that the issue is related to missing package access checks in the Naming / JNDI component, which allows attackers to escape the sandbox.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0422?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0422?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2014-0422 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0422 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9m4w-3pwq-4rhj.