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OpenJDK-7 Security Update

openjdk-7 Updated 02 Oct 2025

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23/07/2014
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DSA-2987-1: openjdk-7 - security update. Affects openjdk-7 versions < 7u65-2.5.1-2~deb7u1. Fixed in 7u65-2.5.1-2~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 running Java applications and supports various operating systems. OpenJDK-7 is a specific version of OpenJDK that is vulnerable to multiple security issues.

Vulnerability Detail

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenJDK-7. These vulnerabilities can lead to the execution of arbitrary code, breakouts of the Java sandbox, information disclosure, or denial of service attacks. The specific vulnerabilities and their impact are listed below:

  • CVE-2014-2483: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-2490: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4209: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4216: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4218: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4219: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4221: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4223: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4244: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4252: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4262: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4263: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4264: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4266: [Description of vulnerability and impact]
  • CVE-2014-4268: [Description of vulnerability and impact]

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

7u65-2.5.1-2~deb7u1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade openjdk-7

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Conclusion

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenJDK-7, which can lead to various security issues. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, it is crucial to upgrade your openjdk-7 packages to the recommended versions. For further assistance and 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 running Java applications.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenJDK-7, including arbitrary code execution, Java sandbox breakouts, information disclosure, and denial of service attacks.

To fix these vulnerabilities, you should upgrade your openjdk-7 packages to the recommended versions for your distribution.

You can obtain the updated packages from the official Debian repositories or through package management tools like apt-get.

No specific workaround has been mentioned for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to apply the security updates.

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Recent vulnerabilities recorded for openjdk-7.

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How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

7u65-2.5.1-2~deb7u1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade openjdk-7

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