How severe is CVE-2014-2490?

CVE-2014-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2490?

CVE-2014-2490 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2490 published?

CVE-2014-2490 was published on 2014-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2490

CVE-2014-2490 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2014-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 7u60 and SE 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2490?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 7u60 and SE 8u5 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.
How severe is CVE-2014-2490?: CVE-2014-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2490?: CVE-2014-2490 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2490 published?: CVE-2014-2490 was published on 2014-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:b.11.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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