Insecure functionality In java-1.6.0-openjdk

Description

An off-by-one flaw, leading to a buffer overflow, was found in the font parsing code in the 2D component in OpenJDK. A specially crafted font file could possibly cause the Java Virtual Machine to execute arbitrary code, allowing an untrusted Java application or applet to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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