Java Virtual Machine Vulnerability in IBM SDK
CVE-2014-8891

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Java Sdk
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2015

What is CVE-2014-8891?

An unspecified vulnerability in the Java Virtual Machine within the IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code through various unspecified vectors related to the security manager. Affected versions include 5.0, 6, 6R1, 7, and 7R1, which prior to specific service releases are susceptible to this serious security flaw.

References

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Se...
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0136.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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