REDHAT-BUG-2108547: Medium severity openjdk 8 vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2022

Updated

It was discovered that the computeNextExponential() method in the Libraries component of OpenJDK failed to comply with the documentation, returning sometimes negative numbers.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ORACLE OpenJDK

Event History

Jul 19, 2022

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·09:55 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2108547?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2108547 is considered high due to potential negative impacts on applications relying on the computeNextExponential() method.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2108547?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2108547, update your OpenJDK to the latest version that addresses this issue.

What does REDHAT-BUG-2108547 affect?

REDHAT-BUG-2108547 affects the Libraries component of OpenJDK, specifically the computeNextExponential() method.

What is the nature of the issue in REDHAT-BUG-2108547?

The nature of the issue in REDHAT-BUG-2108547 is that the computeNextExponential() method can return negative numbers, which is not in compliance with its documentation.

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2108547?

A recommended workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2108547 is to avoid using the computeNextExponential() method until an update is applied.