REDHAT-BUG-2041831: Medium severity openjdk 8 vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2022

Updated

A flaw was found in the way the Hotspot component of OpenJDK processed classes with fields that needed to be written to in Rewriter::scanmethod(). A specially-crafted Java class file could use this flaw to crash Java virtual machine.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ORACLE OpenJDK

Event History

Jan 18, 2022

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·10:56 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2041831?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2041831 is considered high due to its potential to crash the Java virtual machine.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2041831?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2041831, update to the latest version of OpenJDK as recommended by the vendor.

What versions of OpenJDK are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2041831?

OPENJDK 17 is specifically mentioned as being affected by REDHAT-BUG-2041831.

Can REDHAT-BUG-2041831 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a specially-crafted Java class file could be utilized by an attacker to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2041831 remotely.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2041831?

The nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2041831 involves improper processing of classes within the Hotspot component of OpenJDK.