Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1471889

First published: Mon Jul 17 2017(Updated: )

It was discovered that the JPEGImageReader implementation in the 2D component of OpenJDK would, in certain cases, read all image data even if that was not used later. A specially crafted image could cause a Java application to temporarily use an excessive amount of CPU and memory.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1471889?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1471889 is categorized as high due to potential excessive resource consumption.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1471889?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1471889, update your OpenJDK to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1471889?

    Users of Oracle OpenJDK, particularly version 17, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1471889.

  • What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1471889 have on applications?

    REDHAT-BUG-1471889 can cause Java applications to temporarily consume excessive CPU and memory resources.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1471889?

    There are no specific workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1471889; upgrading OpenJDK is the recommended action.

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