Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1730078

First published: Mon Jul 15 2019(Updated: )

It was discovered that the ChaCha20Cipher implementation in the Security component of OpenJDK used non-constant time comparison for comparing tags. A remote attacker could possible use the flaw to leak information about decryption state using the timing information.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1730078?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1730078 is considered high due to the potential for information leakage based on timing attacks.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1730078?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1730078, you should update to the latest version of OpenJDK that includes the security patch.

  • Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1730078?

    REDHAT-BUG-1730078 affects Oracle OpenJDK 17 and potentially other versions if the flaw is present.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1730078?

    REDHAT-BUG-1730078 is a timing attack vulnerability involving non-constant time comparison in the ChaCha20Cipher implementation.

  • What can an attacker do with REDHAT-BUG-1730078?

    An attacker exploiting REDHAT-BUG-1730078 could potentially leak sensitive information regarding the decryption state through timing analysis.

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