Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2243627

First published: Thu Oct 12 2023(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the PKIX certification path validation algorithm in the JSSE component of OpenJDK. A malicious remote client could use this flaw to craft a X.509 certificate and cause denial of service in a Java application processing such certificate.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2243627?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2243627 is considered critical due to the potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2243627?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2243627, you should update to the latest version of OpenJDK provided by Oracle that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2243627?

    REDHAT-BUG-2243627 affects OpenJDK 17 from Oracle.

  • What kind of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2243627 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-2243627 enables a remote denial of service attack through crafted X.509 certificates.

  • When was REDHAT-BUG-2243627 reported?

    REDHAT-BUG-2243627 was reported as a flaw in the JSSE component of OpenJDK.

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