REDHAT-BUG-1618871
First published: Fri Aug 17 2018(Updated: )
IBM JDK 8 SR5 FP20 (8.0.5.20), 7 R1 SR4 FP30 (7.1.4.30), 7 SR10 FP30 (7.0.10.30), and 6 SR16 FP70 (6.0.16.70) fix a flaw described by upstream as: A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. References: <a href="https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653">https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653</a> <a href="https://developer.ibm.com/javasdk/support/security-vulnerabilities/#IBM_Security_Update_August_2018">https://developer.ibm.com/javasdk/support/security-vulnerabilities/#IBM_Security_Update_August_2018</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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| IBM JDK 7 | ||
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| IBM JDK 6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653
- https://developer.ibm.com/javasdk/support/security-vulnerabilities/#IBM_Security_Update_August_2018
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1618871
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1618871?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1618871 is considered high due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1618871?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1618871, upgrade to the patched versions of IBM JDK provided in the security update.
What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1618871?
The affected products for REDHAT-BUG-1618871 include IBM JDK 8, 7 R1, 7, and 6 in specific fix pack versions.
What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-1618871 allow?
REDHAT-BUG-1618871 allows an attacker to conduct a denial-of-service attack through specially crafted inputs.
Is there any workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1618871?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1618871; the recommended solution is to apply the update.
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