REDHAT-BUG-2187724: Medium severity openjdk 8 vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2023

Updated

An HTML validation flaw was found in the Swing component of OpenJDK. A specially crafted HTML document could cause a Swing Java application to misbehave leading to integrity problems.

Affected Software

1 affected component

ORACLE OpenJDK

Event History

Apr 18, 2023

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·02:29 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2187724?

REDHAT-BUG-2187724 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential integrity issues introduced by malformed HTML documents.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2187724?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2187724, update to the latest version of OpenJDK that includes patches addressing this HTML validation flaw.

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2187724?

REDHAT-BUG-2187724 affects OpenJDK, specifically versions leading up to OpenJDK 17, as implemented by Oracle.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2187724?

REDHAT-BUG-2187724 involves an HTML validation flaw in the Swing component, which can lead to application misbehavior.

Are there any known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-2187724?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting the vulnerability indicated in REDHAT-BUG-2187724.