REDHAT-BUG-1471888
First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that the implementation of the BasicAttribute class in OpenJDK did not limit the amount of memory allocated when creating object instance from a serialized form. A specially-crafted serialized input stream could cause JVM to consume an excessive amount of memory.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/936085d9aff0
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1792
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1791
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1790
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1789
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2424
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2469
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2481
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2530
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1471888
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1471888?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1471888 is high due to its potential for excessive memory consumption.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1471888?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1471888, update to the latest patched version of OpenJDK that resolves this memory allocation issue.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1471888?
REDHAT-BUG-1471888 affects systems running OpenJDK with vulnerabilities in the BasicAttribute class.
What potential risks does REDHAT-BUG-1471888 pose?
The risks of REDHAT-BUG-1471888 include application crashes and denial of service caused by excessive memory usage.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1471888?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1471888, making updates the recommended course of action.
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