Improper Input Validation Affecting java-1.8.0-ibm-jdbc package, versions <1:1.8.0.5.20-1jpp.1.el6_10


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.35% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-JAVA180IBMJDBC-2152600
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed16 Aug 2018

Introduced: 16 Aug 2018

CVE-2018-1517  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 java-1.8.0-ibm-jdbc to version 1:1.8.0.5.20-1jpp.1.el6_10 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream java-1.8.0-ibm-jdbc package and not the java-1.8.0-ibm-jdbc package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

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