CVE-2014-8892

CVE-2014-8892 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Java Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 5.0 before SR16-FP9, 6 before SR16-FP3, 6R1 before SR8-FP3, 7 before SR8-FP10, and 7R1 before SR2-FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access permissions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors related to the security manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8892?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 5.0 before SR16-FP9, 6 before SR16-FP3, 6R1 before SR8-FP3, 7 before SR8-FP10, and 7R1 before SR2-FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access permissions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors related to the security manager.
How severe is CVE-2014-8892?
CVE-2014-8892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8892 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-2014-8892?
CVE-2014-8892 affects Ibm Java Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8892?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-8892 published?
CVE-2014-8892 was published on 2015-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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