SB2019050641 - Use-after-free in openjdk8 (Alpine package) 



SB2019050641 - Use-after-free in openjdk8 (Alpine package)

Published: May 6, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019050641
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7317)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free memory error in the png_image_free function, as defined in the png.c source code file when calling on png_safe_execute. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger a call on png_safe_execute and trigger memory corruption, resulting in a DoS condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.