Important: java-11-openjdk security update
Summary
ALSA-2023:1895: Important: java-11-openjdk security update. Affects java-11-openjdk versions < 1:11.0.19.0.7-1.el8_7. Fixed in 1:11.0.19.0.7-1.el8_7. How to fix ↓
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Background
The java-11-openjdk packages provide the OpenJDK 11 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 11 Java Software Development Kit. These packages are used for running Java applications and developing Java software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the java-11-openjdk package is related to improper connection handling during TLS handshake, Swing HTML parsing issue, incorrect enqueue of references in garbage collector, certificate validation issue in TLS session negotiation, missing string checks for NULL characters, incorrect handling of NULL characters in ProcessBuilder, and missing check for slash characters in URI-to-path conversion. These vulnerabilities can lead to various security issues, including potential remote code execution, denial of service, and information disclosure.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1:11.0.19.0.7-1.el8_7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update java-11-openjdkTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
It is important to update the java-11-openjdk package to the latest version to mitigate the security risks associated with these vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
These vulnerabilities can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, and disclose sensitive information.
There are no known exploits for these vulnerabilities at the moment.
Yes, all versions of java-11-openjdk prior to 1:11.0.19.0.7-1.el8_7 are affected.
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