REDHAT-BUG-1443068
First published: Tue Apr 18 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that the SMTP client implementation in the Networking component of OpenJDK failed to correctly handle sender and recipient addresses containing newline characters. A remote attacker could possibly use this flaw to manipulate an SMTP connection opened by a Java application if it could make it send an email to or from a specially crafted address.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK 17 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/f672cb804684
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1109
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1108
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1118
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1117
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1119
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1204
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1222
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1221
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1220
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1443068
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1443068?
REDHAT-BUG-1443068 has been identified as a potentially critical vulnerability allowing remote manipulation of SMTP connections.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1443068?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1443068, update to the latest version of OpenJDK that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1443068?
REDHAT-BUG-1443068 affects the Networking component of OpenJDK, specifically versions of Oracle OpenJDK.
What type of attacks can be executed due to REDHAT-BUG-1443068?
An attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1443068 to manipulate SMTP connections opened by Java applications.
Is REDHAT-BUG-1443068 related to any specific programming languages or environments?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1443068 is specifically related to Java applications utilizing the OpenJDK Networking component.
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