Security controls bypass or absence In java-1.7.0-openjdk

Description

A covert timing channel flaw was found in the PKCS#8 implementation in the JCE component of OpenJDK. A remote attacker able to make a Java application repeatedly compare PKCS#8 key against an attacker controlled value could possibly use this flaw to determine the key via a timing side channel.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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