REDHAT-BUG-1298949: Medium severity OpenJDK Libraries vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2016

Updated

It was discovered that the password-based encryption (PBE) implementation in the Libraries component of OpenJDK specified incorrect key length. This could lead to generation of keys that were weaker than expected in certain cases.

Affected Software

1 affected component

OpenJDK Libraries

Event History

Jan 15, 2016

Data Sourced

01:39 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1298949?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1298949 is critical due to the potential for weaker key generation in password-based encryption.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1298949?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1298949, update to the latest version of OpenJDK Libraries that resolves the key length issue.

What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1298949?

REDHAT-BUG-1298949 is caused by an incorrect specification of key length in the password-based encryption implementation of OpenJDK Libraries.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1298949?

Users of OpenJDK Libraries, particularly those relying on password-based encryption, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1298949.

What could the potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1298949 be?

The potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1298949 includes generating subpar encryption keys, which increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.