CVE-2015-1914: IBM Java 7 R1 before SR3, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allow

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MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-1914 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting java. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Java 7 R1 before SR3, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass "permission checks" and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the Java Virtual Machine.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-07-02 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: >= 5.0.0.0 and < 5.0.16.10 · >= 6.0.0.0 and < 6.0.16.4 · >= 6.1.0.0 and < 6.1.8.4 · >= 7.0.0.0 and < 7.0.9.0 · >= 7.1.0.0 and < 7.1.3.0

Fixed in: 5.0.16.10, 6.0.16.4, 6.1.8.4, 7.0.9.0, 7.1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java || rpm -q java || java --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.16.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade java

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade java

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java sudo apt install java=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold java

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list java sudo dnf downgrade java-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add java

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.

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-2015-1914?

java: upgrade to 5.0.16.10, 6.0.16.4, 6.1.8.4, 7.0.9.0, 7.1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1914 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1914 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-2015-1914 affect?

CVE-2015-1914 affects java. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). IBM Java 7 R1 before SR3, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to bypass "permission checks" and obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the Java Virtual Machine.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1914?

Priority 40/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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