CVE-2014-8873

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

A .desktop file in the Debian openjdk-7 package 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1 includes a MIME type registration that is added to /etc/mailcap by mime-support, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JAR file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 93.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 9, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3235
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3316
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/18/2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76019
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3235
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3316
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/18/2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76019

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2014-8873?

CVE-2014-8873 is a none vulnerability published on November 9, 2015. A .desktop file in the Debian openjdk-7 package 7u79-2.5.5-1~deb8u1 includes a MIME type registration that is added to /etc/mailcap by mime-support, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JAR file.

When was CVE-2014-8873 disclosed?

CVE-2014-8873 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 9, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-8873 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-8873 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-8873?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-8873, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2014-8873

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