How severe is CVE-2014-6517?

CVE-2014-6517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6517?

CVE-2014-6517 primarily affects Oracle Jrockit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6517?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6517 published?

CVE-2014-6517 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6517

CVE-2014-6517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jrockit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jrockit
Published: 2014-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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?: CVE-2014-6517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6517?: CVE-2014-6517 primarily affects Oracle Jrockit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6517 published?: CVE-2014-6517 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r27.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r28.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update81:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update_81:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update_67:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update_20:*:*:*:*:*:*

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