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JdkApplication · Oracle

CVE-2015-0469

HIGH · 10.0 CVSS v2.0 Published 2015-04-16
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
See remediation →
100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u81, 6u91, 7u76, and 8u40 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

CVE-2015-0469 is an unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE's 2D graphics subsystem affecting versions 5.0u81, 6u91, 7u76, and 8u40. With a CVSS score of 10, this remote vector vulnerability allows attackers to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability, indicating potential remote code execution. The 2D component handles rendering and image processing, suggesting the vulnerability likely involves memory corruption or improper validation in graphics handling.

MitigationApply Oracle's Java Critical Patch Update (CPU) for the respective version, or upgrade to a newer patched Java version (7u80+/8u60+) as the primary remediation. Prioritize internet-facing and client-side Java deployments due to the remote attack vector.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
JdkApplication
Affected:= 1.5.0= 1.6.0= 1.7.0= 1.8.0
JreApplication
Affected:= 1.5.0= 1.6.0= 1.7.0= 1.8.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

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  1. Check if Java is installed
    Run 'java -version' or 'javac -version' from command line, or check for java executables in common locations like /usr/bin/java, C:\Program Files\Java\, etc.
    Affected if No Java installation found means not affected by this CVE
  2. Identify installed Java version
    Run 'java -version' and note the full version string (e.g., 1.8.0_40, 7u76, etc.)
    Affected if Version cannot be determined or is not Java SE
  3. Compare version against affected range
    For Java 5: check if version is 1.5.0 up to 1.5.0_81. For Java 6: check if 1.6.0 up to 1.6.0_91. For Java 7: check if 1.7.0 up to 1.7.0_76. For Java 8: check if 1.8.0 up to 1.8.0_40
    Affected if Installed version falls within 1.5.0 through 1.5.0_81, 1.6.0 through 1.6.0_91, 1.7.0 through 1.7.0_76, or 1.8.0 through 1.8.0_40 (exact patch levels 5.0u81, 6u91, 7u76, 8u40 and below)
  4. Determine if 2D graphics component is in use
    The vulnerability is in the Java 2D subsystem. Check if any Java applications on the system use graphics rendering, image processing, or Swing/AWT components by reviewing running applications or code that uses java.awt or javax.imageio
    Affected if Any Java application using 2D graphics, Swing, AWT, or image processing is potentially exploitable

System is affected if Java SE (JDK or JRE) versions 1.5.0 through 1.5.0_81, 1.6.0 through 1.6.0_91, 1.7.0 through 1.7.0_76, or 1.8.0 through 1.8.0_40 are installed and any Java 2D graphics functionality is used.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply Oracle's Java Critical Patch Update (CPU) for the respective version, or upgrade to a newer patched Java version (7u80+/8u60+) as the primary remediation. Prioritize internet-facing and client-side Java deployments due to the remote attack vector.

Recommended fix High confidence

Java 8u45+, Java 7u80+, Java 6u95+, or Java 5u85+ (depending on your major version)

  1. 1. Identify the exact Java version installed by running 'java -version' or checking the JRE/JDK installation directory
  2. 2. For Java 8 installations: upgrade to Java 8u45 or later (the next CPU release after 8u40)
  3. 3. For Java 7 installations: upgrade to Java 7u80 or later
  4. 4. For Java 6 installations: upgrade to Java 6u95 or later
  5. 5. For Java 5 installations: upgrade to Java 5u85 or later
  6. 6. Download the updated JDK/JRE from the official Oracle Java SE download page or your organization's Java support provider
  7. 7. Install the new version in a staging environment first to test for compatibility
  8. 8. Update JAVA_HOME environment variable to point to the new installation path
Caveat Minor version upgrades typically have backward compatibility, but verify application compatibility in staging before production deployment. Java 5 is End-of-Life; consider migrating to a supported Java version.

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Jdk Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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