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Insecure temporary files In java-1.7.0-openjdk

Description

Multiple insecure temporary file use issues were found in the way the Hotspot component in OpenJDK created performance statistics and error log files. A local attacker could possibly make a victim using OpenJDK overwrite arbitrary files using a symlink attack.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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