Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2041491

First published: Mon Jan 17 2022(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the way the BMPImageReader class implementation in the ImageIO component of OpenJDK preformed memory allocations when reading palette information from BMP images. A specially-crafted BMP file could cause a Java application to consume an excessive amount of memory when opened.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2041491?

    REDHAT-BUG-2041491 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause excessive memory consumption.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2041491?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2041491, update to the latest patched version of OpenJDK as recommended by Oracle.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2041491?

    REDHAT-BUG-2041491 affects the OpenJDK 17 version from Oracle.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2041491?

    REDHAT-BUG-2041491 is a memory allocation vulnerability specifically found in the BMPImageReader class of the ImageIO component.

  • What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2041491 have on Java applications?

    The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2041491 is that it can lead to Java applications consuming excessive memory when handling specially-crafted BMP files.

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