REDHAT-BUG-2014508
First published: Fri Oct 15 2021(Updated: )
An inifinte loop flaw was found in the HttpsServer class implementation in the JSSE component of OpenJDK. A remote attacker could possibly use this flaw to cause a Java application implementing HTTPS server functionality to loop during the TLS session closing and consume an excessive amount of CPU time.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK 17 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3886
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3884
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3885
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3893
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3887
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3891
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2021-35565
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3889
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3892
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3960
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3961
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3967
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3968
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk11u-dev/commit/2696643c1dadf8cb61749a58a1a775951a78616f
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/39b9c1c5f2eb
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:5030
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0310
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0345
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2014508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2014508?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2014508 has a high severity rating due to the potential for excessive CPU consumption.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2014508?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2014508, upgrade to a patched version of OpenJDK that addresses this infinite loop flaw.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2014508?
Users of OpenJDK, specifically version 17, implementing HTTPS server functionality are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2014508.
What is the exploitability of REDHAT-BUG-2014508?
REDHAT-BUG-2014508 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service effects.
When was REDHAT-BUG-2014508 discovered?
REDHAT-BUG-2014508 was reported as a vulnerability in October 2021.
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