Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:JAVA:TYPECONF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Oracle Java AtomicReferenceFieldUpdater Type Confusion |
Release Date |
2014/08/06 |
Update Number |
2406 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Oracle Java AtomicReferenceFieldUpdater Type Confusion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Oracle Java. The vulnerability is due to a type confusion flaw in AtomicReferenceFieldUpdater class. 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.
References
- BugTraq: 68599
- CVE: CVE-2014-4262