Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2041427

First published: Mon Jan 17 2022(Updated: )

It was discovered that the implementation of the IdentityHashMap class in the Libraries component of OpenJDK did properly validate the value of its size attribute when creating object instance from a serialized form. A specially-crafted input could cause a Java application to use an excessive amount of memory when deserialized.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2041427?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2041427 is categorized as moderate.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2041427?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2041427, ensure you update to the latest version of OpenJDK that includes the necessary patches.

  • What does REDHAT-BUG-2041427 affect?

    REDHAT-BUG-2041427 affects applications using the IdentityHashMap class in the Libraries component of OpenJDK.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2041427?

    REDHAT-BUG-2041427 is a deserialization vulnerability that can lead to excessive resource consumption.

  • Is REDHAT-BUG-2041427 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2041427 can be exploited remotely if an application is exposed to specially-crafted serialized input.

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