REDHAT-BUG-2275001: Medium severity openjdk 8 vulnerability
Published Apr 14, 2024
·Updated
A flaw was found in the Pack200 archive format in OpenJDK. The NativeUnpack class did not properly validate the memory size when allocating a buffer, potentially leading to an excessive memory allocation and denial of service condition.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ORACLE OpenJDK
Event History
Apr 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2275001?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2275001 is typically classified as moderate, due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2275001?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2275001, update to the latest patched version of OpenJDK that addresses the flaw.
3
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2275001?
REDHAT-BUG-2275001 affects OpenJDK 8 from Oracle.
4
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2275001?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2275001 includes potential excessive memory allocation and denial of service conditions.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2275001?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2275001, so applying the fix is recommended.