JPCERT-AT-2014-0017
JPCERT/CC
2014-04-16
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 2014-04-16 >>>
Critical Patch Update for Oracle Java SE, April 2014
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2014/at140017.html
I. Overview
Java SE JDK and JRE provided by Oracle contain multiple
vulnerabilities. A remote attacker may cause Java to crash or execute
arbitrary code by leveraging these vulnerabilities. For more
information on the vulnerabilities, please refer to the information
provided by Oracle:
It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software
provided by Oracle:
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
II. Affected Products
The following products and versions are affected by these vulnerabilities:
- Java SE JDK/JRE 7 Update 51 and earlier
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8
* According to Oracle, Java SE JDK / JRE 5 and 6, which are no
longer supported, are also affected by these vulnerabilities.
* Some manufacturer PC's may have JRE pre-installed. Please check
the PC that you are using for any installed versions of JRE.
III. Solution
Oracle has released an update. Please update to the latest version of the
software.
- Java SE JDK/JRE 7 Update 55
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 5
Java SE Downloads
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Free Java Download
https://java.com/en/download/
Users of 64-bit Windows may have either or both 32-bit and 64-bit
versions of JDK/JRE installed. Please check the versions installed on
your system and apply the appropriate updates.
Users can check the version of Java that they are using at the page
below. If both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Java are both installed,
please check the versions installed, using a 32-bit and 64-bit browser
respectively. (In environments where Java is not installed, there may
be a request to install Java. If you do not require Java, please do
not install.)
Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions
https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
* Some applications that use Java may not run properly after
updating Java to the latest version. Please update to the latest
version after considering any affects to applications that you may
use.
IV. References
Oracle
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
Oracle
April 2014 Critical Patch Update Released
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/april_2014_critical_patch_update
Oracle
Java SE Development Kit 7, Update 55 (JDK 7u55)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/7u55-relnotes-2177812.html
Oracle
Java SE Development Kit 8, Update 5 (JDK 8u5)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8train-relnotes-latest-2153846.html
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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