Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenJDK from Debian
CVE-2014-8873

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Openjdk
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 November 2015

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Debian OpenJDK 7 package where a .desktop file improperly registers a MIME type that interacts with /etc/mailcap. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers, enabling them to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted JAR files, potentially compromising system integrity.

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3235
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76019
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/18/2
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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