REDHAT-BUG-2243805: Medium severity openjdk vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2023
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was found in JDK-21 on x8664 with AVX-512. The issue seems to be caused by the calling of the super class's "Ideal()" method in "LoadVectorMaskedNode::Ideal()".

Reference: https://mail.openjdk.org/pipermail/hotspot-compiler-dev/2023-September/068447.html

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenJDK JDK

Event History

Oct 13, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2243805?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2243805 is classified as high due to the memory corruption issue that can lead to potential security risks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2243805?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2243805, you should update the OpenJDK package to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of OpenJDK are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2243805?

REDHAT-BUG-2243805 affects OpenJDK JDK-21 on x86_64 architecture with AVX-512 support.

4

What is the cause of the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2243805?

The cause of the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2243805 is a memory corruption issue triggered by the Ideal() method in LoadVectorMaskedNode::Ideal().

5

Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-2243805?

Yes, a patch addressing REDHAT-BUG-2243805 is available as part of the regular updates for affected OpenJDK versions.

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