REDHAT-BUG-1413882
First published: Tue Jan 17 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that the URLStreamHandler class in the Networking component of OpenJDK failed to properly parse user info from the URL. A remote attacker could cause Java application to incorrectly parse attacker provided URL and interpret it differently from other applications processing the same URL.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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| OpenJDK |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/cd0585378c46
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0176.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0175.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0177.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0180.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0263.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0269.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0337.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0336.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0338.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413882
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1413882?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1413882 is considered high due to the potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1413882?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1413882, update your OpenJDK installation to the latest patched version.
What type of attack is possible with REDHAT-BUG-1413882?
A remote attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1413882 to cause a Java application to incorrectly parse URLs.
Which versions of OpenJDK are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1413882?
REDHAT-BUG-1413882 affects multiple versions of OpenJDK, specifically any version prior to the security patch.
Is REDHAT-BUG-1413882 related to a specific component of OpenJDK?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1413882 is related to the URLStreamHandler class in the Networking component of OpenJDK.
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