Insecure Temporary File Affecting java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless package, versions <1:1.8.0.51-0.b16.el6_6


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-JAVA180OPENJDKHEADLESS-2118749
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed20 Apr 2014

Introduced: 20 Apr 2014

CVE-2015-3149  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-377  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless to version 1:1.8.0.51-0.b16.el6_6 or higher.

NVD Description

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

The Hotspot component in OpenJDK8 as packaged in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and 7 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

CVSS Scores

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