Check Point Advisories

Oracle Java System.arraycopy Race Condition (CVE-2014-0456)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1697
Date Published: 16 Sep 2014
Severity: High
Last Updated: Monday 11 August, 2014
Source: Oracle
Industry Reference:CVE-2014-0456
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable?
    Oracle Java SE 6u71 and prior
    Oracle Java SE 7u51 and prior
    Oracle Java SE 8
    Oracle Java SE Embedded 7u51 and prior

    Vulnerability Description A code execution vulnerability has been reported in Oracle Java. The vulnerability is due to a race condition in System.arraycopy(). A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a webpage containing a maliciously crafted Java applet.

    Protection Overview

    Security Gateway R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Oracle Java System.arraycopy Race Condition protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

    Attack Name:  Oracle Protection Violation.
    Attack Information:  Oracle Java System.arraycopy Race Condition

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