REDHAT-BUG-2187790
First published: Tue Apr 18 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in various components of OpenJDK in the way strings containing NULL characters were used. A specially-crafted input could lead a Java application to truncate strings incorrectly and misbehave, possibly impacting the integrity of the application.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk8u/commit/a02c2bfb23dec01c987af1859654f0e4b44d70c6
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk8u/commit/2a54b080ed565c1d1ddadad27d2e4b77058ef2c7
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk8u/commit/17ba2dfb47f22a6a89609c94be50cabc6df5c8c9
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk11u/commit/a5bdad69ee3c93579ef4267a68784e6a3d691557
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk11u/commit/36871ab89cf5f531b1d045e22676275e60db91d7
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk17u/commit/43dd5ffb1008942bd04836add3f566f0c8771897
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk17u/commit/ae88233d9481be3968948ef71f9fdbaebb874160
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/8u371-relnotes.html
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/11-0-19-relnotes.html
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/17-0-7-relnotes.html
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/20-0-1-relnotes.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1875
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1877
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1878
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1879
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1880
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1883
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1882
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1885
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1884
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1889
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1890
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1891
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1892
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1895
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1898
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1899
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1900
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1904
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1911
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1905
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1906
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1909
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1908
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1910
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1907
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1912
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1903
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-21937
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4103
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4160
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2187790
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2187790?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2187790 is considered to be critical due to the potential for application misbehavior and integrity issues.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2187790?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2187790, update to the latest patched version of OpenJDK that addresses this string handling flaw.
What types of applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2187790?
REDHAT-BUG-2187790 affects Java applications that utilize OpenJDK and handle strings containing NULL characters.
What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2187790?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2187790 can lead to incorrect string truncation, which may result in application crashes or unintended behavior.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2187790?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2187790; upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended action.
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