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OpenJDK-6 Security Update

openjdk-6 Updated 02 Oct 2025

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17/07/2014
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DSA-2980-1: openjdk-6 - security update. Affects openjdk-6 versions < 6b32-1.13.4-1~deb7u1. Fixed in 6b32-1.13.4-1~deb7u1. How to fix ↓

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Background

OpenJDK is an open-source implementation of the Oracle Java platform. It provides a runtime environment for executing Java applications and supports various platforms. OpenJDK-6 is a specific version of OpenJDK that is vulnerable to multiple security issues.

Vulnerability Detail

Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenJDK-6. These vulnerabilities can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, breakouts of the Java sandbox, information disclosure, or denial of service. The specific vulnerabilities and their impact are as follows:

  • CVE-2014-2490: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4209: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4216: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4218: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4219: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4244: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4252: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4262: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4263: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4266: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]
  • CVE-2014-4268: [Description of vulnerability and its impact]

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

6b32-1.13.4-1~deb7u1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade openjdk-6

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Workaround

There are no known workarounds for these vulnerabilities. It is strongly recommended to apply the security update as soon as possible.

Conclusion

OpenJDK-6 is vulnerable to multiple security issues that can have serious consequences. It is crucial to upgrade your openjdk-6 packages to the recommended version to mitigate these vulnerabilities. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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FAQ

What is OpenJDK?

OpenJDK is an open-source implementation of the Oracle Java platform. It provides a runtime environment for executing Java applications.

These vulnerabilities can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, breakouts of the Java sandbox, information disclosure, or denial of service.

To fix these vulnerabilities, you should upgrade your openjdk-6 packages to version 6b32-1.13.4-1~deb7u1 or later.

There are no known workarounds for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to apply the security update.

You can find more information about these vulnerabilities in the Debian Security Advisory DSA-2980-1.

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How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

6b32-1.13.4-1~deb7u1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade openjdk-6

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