Check Point Advisories

Oracle Java ServiceLoader Exception Handling Sandbox Bypass (CVE-2014-0457)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1514
Date Published:	4 May 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Sunday 11 May, 2014
Source:	Oracle
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0457
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0u61 and prior Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u71 and prior Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7u51 and prior Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 8 Oracle Java SE Embedded 7u51 and prior Oracle JRockit R27.8.1 and prior Oracle JRockit R28.3.1 and prior
Vulnerability Description	A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Oracle Java. The vulnerability is due to a flaw in exception handling of the ServiceLoader class. 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.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Oracle Java ServiceLoader Exception Handling Sandbox Bypass protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Oracle Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Oracle Java ServiceLoader Exception Handling Sandbox Bypass