REDHAT-BUG-1761266: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Oct 13 2019(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was discovered in the DrawGlyphList class in the 2D component in OpenJDK. A specially crafted font file could use this flaw to cause a Java application to crash.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK 17 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2019.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3128
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3127
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3134
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3135
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3136
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3158
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3157
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk-updates/jdk11u/rev/d8e5c7448500
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/eeac0c758228
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/4e91b656b9ea
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-2962
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4110
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4109
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4113
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:4115
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0006
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0046
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1761266
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1761266?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1761266 is considered to be high due to its potential to crash Java applications.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1761266?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1761266, update to the latest version of OpenJDK that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of flaw is REDHAT-BUG-1761266?
REDHAT-BUG-1761266 is a NULL pointer dereference flaw found in the DrawGlyphList class of the 2D component in OpenJDK.
Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1761266?
The affected software by REDHAT-BUG-1761266 includes OpenJDK, specifically versions that have the 2D component vulnerabilities.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1761266 be exploited?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1761266 can be exploited by using specially crafted font files that lead to application crashes.
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