PatchTheCVECVE-2014-2398: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JavaFX 2.2.51; and JRockit R27.8.1 and
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LOW 3.5WATCHLISTMITIGATEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE
CVE-2014-2398 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting ubuntu linux, javafx, jdk. 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; JavaFX 2.2.51; and JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Javadoc.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2014-04-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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 javafx DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.2.51
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.51
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy javafx || rpm -q javafx || javafx --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.51 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison javafx
sudo apt install javafx=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.51>
sudo apt-mark hold javafx
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list javafx
sudo dnf downgrade javafx-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.51>
sudo dnf versionlock add javafx
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 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.
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.
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.
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-2014-2398?
ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; javafx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; jdk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-2398 being exploited?
CVE-2014-2398 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-2014-2398 affect?
CVE-2014-2398 affects ubuntu linux, javafx, jdk. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u51, and 8; JavaFX 2.2.51; and JRockit R27.8.1 and R28.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Javadoc.
How urgent is CVE-2014-2398?
Priority 39/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
Java vulnerabilities · Ubuntu vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities
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