Out-of-bounds Read Affecting java-1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility package, versions <1:1.8.0.111-1.b15.el7_2


Severity

Recommended
critical

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    1.07% (85th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-JAVA180OPENJDKACCESSIBILITY-2068844
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 15 Aug 2016

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 java-1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility to version 1:1.8.0.111-1.b15.el7_2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream java-1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility package and not the java-1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Type_MLU_Read function in cmstypes.c in Little CMS (aka lcms2) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via an image with a crafted ICC profile, which triggers an out-of-bounds heap read.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1
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NVD

7.1 high
  • Attack Vector (AV)
    Local
  • Attack Complexity (AC)
    Low
  • Privileges Required (PR)
    None
  • User Interaction (UI)
    Required
  • Scope (S)
    Unchanged
  • Confidentiality (C)
    High
  • Integrity (I)
    None
  • Availability (A)
    High