CVE-2014-6517

Name: CVE-2014-6517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-10-15T22:55:06.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20; Java SE Embedded 7u60; and Jrockit R27.8.3 and R28.3.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JAXP.. EPSS estimates a 4.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20; Java SE Embedded 7u60; and Jrockit R27.8.3 and R28.3.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JAXP.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.10%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jrockit	r27.8.3	—
Oracle	Jrockit	r28.3.3	—
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update81
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update60
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update 81
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update 67
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update 20

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6517?

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u81, 7u67, and 8u20; Java SE Embedded 7u60; and Jrockit R27.8.3 and R28.3.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JAXP.

How severe is CVE-2014-6517?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6517?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-6517?

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Source: NVD / NIST