CVE ID | CVE-2014-0455 |
CVSS SCORE | 10.0, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
Oracle |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Java Runtime |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
The specific flaw exists within the usage of dropArguments. With the usage of this method, it is possible to disable the security manager and run code as privileged. This allows a malicious applet to execute attacker-supplied code resulting in remote code execution under the context of the current user. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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CREDIT | Ben Murphy |