CVE-2014-0423:Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45, JRockit versions R27.7.7 and R28.2.9, Java SE Embedded version 7u45, and OpenJDK version 7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via unknown vectors related to Beans.

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The unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE versions 5.0u55, 6u65, and 7u45, JRockit versions R27.7.7 and R28.2.9, Java SE Embedded version 7u45, and OpenJDK version 7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and availability via unknown vectors related to Beans. This issue was reported in the January 2014 Critical Patch Update (CPU). There were claims that this vulnerability could be related to an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in DocumentHandler.java, specifically related to Beans decoding. Oracle did not provide further details or confirm this claim.

Overview

This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Oracle Java SE, JRockit, Java SE Embedded, and OpenJDK. It allows remote authenticated users to impact the confidentiality and availability of the system. The exact vectors of the attack are unspecified, but they are related to Beans processing.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the patches provided by Oracle in the January 2014 Critical Patch Update. It is important to keep Java installations up to date with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

  1. Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/56432
  2. IBM X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90340
  3. Red Hat Advisory RHSA-2014:0414: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0414
  4. Red Hat Advisory RHSA-2014:0136: http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0136.html
  5. SUSE Advisory openSUSE-SU-2014:0174: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00105.html
  6. HP Security Bulletin SSRT101455: http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139402749111889&w=2
  7. Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2089-1: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2089-1
  8. SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64914
  9. Oracle Critical Patch Update January 2014: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
  10. SecurityTracker ID 1029608: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029608

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Mining
    Mining

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