Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2041831

First published: Tue 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::scan_method(). A specially-crafted Java class file could use this flaw to crash Java virtual machine.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK 17

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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.

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