HTTP: Oracle Java ServiceLoader Exception Handling Sandbox Bypass

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Oracle Java ServiceLoader. This flaw could be used to disable the security manager and run Java code with full privileges. 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 5.0u61, SE 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1; and Java SE Embedded 7u51 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.

Affected Products

Oracle jre

Short Name
HTTP:ORACLE:JAVA-SERVICELOADER
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Bypass CVE-2014-0457 Exception Handling Java Oracle Sandbox ServiceLoader bid:66866
Release Date
05/05/2014
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
3716
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Oracle

Debian

Juniper

Canonical

CVSS Score

10.0

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