REDHAT-BUG-1700440: Medium severity OpenJDK OpenJDK Libraries vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2019

Updated

A flaw was found in the BigDecimal implementation in the Libraries component of OpenJDK. An untrusted numeric value parsed by a Java application could the application to use an excessive amount of CPU time.

Affected Software

1 affected component

OpenJDK OpenJDK Libraries

Event History

Apr 16, 2019

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·02:59 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1700440?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1700440 is considered high due to the potential for excessive CPU consumption.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1700440?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1700440, you should update your OpenJDK Libraries to the latest security release that addresses this flaw.

What version of OpenJDK is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1700440?

REDHAT-BUG-1700440 affects multiple versions of OpenJDK Libraries where the flawed BigDecimal implementation is present.

What are the symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1700440?

The symptoms of REDHAT-BUG-1700440 include applications consuming an excessive amount of CPU time when processing untrusted numeric values.

Can REDHAT-BUG-1700440 cause application downtime?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1700440 can lead to application downtime due to increased CPU usage potentially causing resource exhaustion.