REDHAT-BUG-2237709: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Published Sep 6, 2023
·Updated
An issue was discovered in function ciMethodBlocks::makeblockat in Oracle JDK (HotSpot VM) 11, 17 and OpenJDK (HotSpot VM) 8, 11, 17, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Oracle JDK
OpenJDK JDK
Event History
Sep 6, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2237709?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2237709 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in specific JDK versions.
2
Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2237709?
REDHAT-BUG-2237709 affects Oracle JDK 11, 17 and OpenJDK 8, 11, 17.
3
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2237709?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2237709, you should update to the latest patched version of the affected JDK.
4
What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2237709 facilitate?
REDHAT-BUG-2237709 allows attackers to conduct denial of service attacks through the vulnerable JDK functions.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2237709?
There are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2237709; updating to a secure version is recommended.