Improper Input Validation Affecting java-1.8.0-ibm-src package, versions <1:1.8.0.5.20-1jpp.1.el7
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- published26 Jul 2021
- disclosed16 Aug 2018
Introduced: 16 Aug 2018
CVE-2018-1517 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade RHEL:7 java-1.8.0-ibm-src to version 1:1.8.0.5.20-1jpp.1.el7 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2018:2568.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream java-1.8.0-ibm-src package and not the java-1.8.0-ibm-src package as distributed by RHEL.
See How to fix? for RHEL:7 relevant fixed versions and status.
A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. IBM X-Force ID: 141681.