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CVE-2014-8873

10.0 · HIGH

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 arbitra…

Published Nov 9, 2015oracleCWE-20EPSS 4.54%

Overview

CVE-2014-8873 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle openjdk. It was published on November 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update openjdk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3235Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3316Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/18/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/76019Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3235Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3316Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/18/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/76019

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8873?

CVE-2014-8873 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle openjdk. It was published on November 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8873?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8873?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update openjdk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8873?

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