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CVE-2014-0429: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1; and Java S

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CVE-2014-0429 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ubuntu linux, jrockit, junos space. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1; and Java SE Embedded 7u51 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance7.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2014-04-16
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: canonical · debian · juniper · oracle

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE
Affected: 10.04 · 12.04 · 12.10 · 13.10 · 14.04
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.04
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
oracle jrockit DOWNGRADE
Affected: r27.8.1 · r28.3.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r27.8.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jrockit || rpm -q jrockit || jrockit --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r27.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison jrockit sudo apt install jrockit=<VERSION_BEFORE_r27.8.1> sudo apt-mark hold jrockit
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list jrockit sudo dnf downgrade jrockit-<VERSION_BEFORE_r27.8.1> sudo dnf versionlock add jrockit
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
juniper junos space UPGRADE
Affected: < 15.1
Fixed in: 15.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy junos-space || rpm -q junos-space || junos-space --version
2. UPGRADE to 15.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade junos-space
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade junos-space
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
oracle jdk DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.5.0 update61 · 1.6.0 update71 · 1.7.0 update51 · 1.8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jdk || rpm -q jdk || jdk --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison jdk sudo apt install jdk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold jdk
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list jdk sudo dnf downgrade jdk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jdk
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
oracle jre DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.5.0 update61 · 1.6.0 update71 · 1.7.0 update51 · 1.8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jre || rpm -q jre || jre --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison jre sudo apt install jre=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold jre
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list jre sudo dnf downgrade jre-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jre
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 6.0 · 7.0 · 8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0429?

ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; jrockit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; junos space: upgrade to 15.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0429 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0429 affect?

CVE-2014-0429 affects ubuntu linux, jrockit, junos space. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1; and Java SE Embedded 7u51 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0429?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities · Ubuntu vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities · Juniper Junos vulnerabilities

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