CVE-2014-4216 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 17 Jul 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in Oracle Java SE via unspecified Hotspot vectors, 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-2014-4216?

CVE-2014-4216 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 17 Jul 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 5.0u65, 6u75, 7u60, and 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4216?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4216?

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-2014-4216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rv2-7w2c-4mcq, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-4216.