HTTP: Oracle Java Generic Signature Attribute Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Oracle Java. The vulnerability is due to a failure to validate the generic signature attribute while parsing class files. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a webpage containing a maliciously crafted Java applet. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the currently logged-in user.
Extended Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u65, 6u75, 7u60, and 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.
Affected Products
Oracle jdk
Short Name
HTTP:ORACLE:GENERIC-SIGNATUR-MC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attribute CVE-2014-4216 Corruption Generic Java Memory Oracle Signature bid:68562
Release Date
08/06/2014
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3492
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Oracle
CVSS Score
9.3