Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2237709

First published: Wed Sep 06 2023(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in function ciMethodBlocks::make_block_at in Oracle JDK (HotSpot VM) 11, 17 and OpenJDK (HotSpot VM) 8, 11, 17, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0
OpenJDK

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2237709?

    REDHAT-BUG-2237709 affects Oracle JDK 11, 17 and OpenJDK 8, 11, 17.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2237709?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2237709, you should update to the latest patched version of the affected JDK.

  • 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.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2237709?

    There are no known workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2237709; updating to a secure version is recommended.

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