REDHAT-BUG-1790444
First published: Mon Jan 13 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the what the BeanContextSupport class in the Serialization component of OpenJDK handled exceptions during deserialization. A specially-crafted input could cause a Java application to use an excessive amount of resources when deserialized.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0128
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0122
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0157
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0196
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0202
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0231
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0232
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0465
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0467
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0469
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0468
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0470
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0541
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/a2adfda15140
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/b76e1348c535
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk-updates/jdk11u/rev/8310eda6b74b
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0632
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-2583
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0856
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1790444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1790444?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1790444 is assessed as critical due to the potential for resource exhaustion attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1790444?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1790444, upgrade to the latest patched version of OpenJDK provided by your vendor.
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1790444 have on my application?
REDHAT-BUG-1790444 may enable attackers to cause excessive resource usage in Java applications when crafting specific malicious inputs.
Is my version of OpenJDK vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1790444?
Versions of OpenJDK that are not updated with the latest security patches may be vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1790444.
What types of applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1790444?
Any Java application utilizing the BeanContextSupport class in OpenJDK during deserialization processes may be affected by REDHAT-BUG-1790444.
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