CVE-2015-1914

Name: CVE-2015-1914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-02T21:59:01.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1914 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Java 7 R1 before SR3, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass "permission checks" and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the Java Virtual Machine.. EPSS estimates a 4.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Java 7 R1 before SR3, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass "permission checks" and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the Java Virtual Machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.55%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Java	>= 5.0.0.0, < 5.0.16.10
Ibm	Java	>= 6.0.0.0, < 6.0.16.4
Ibm	Java	>= 6.1.0.0, < 6.1.8.4
Ibm	Java	>= 7.0.0.0, < 7.0.9.0
Ibm	Java	>= 7.1.0.0, < 7.1.3.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1020.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1021.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1091.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV72245Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV72246Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21883640Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1020.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1021.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1091.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV72245Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV72246Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21883640Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74645Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1914?

How severe is CVE-2015-1914?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1914 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1914?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST