RHSA-2019:3136: Important: java-1.8.0-openjdk security update
The java-1.8.0-openjdk packages provide the OpenJDK 8 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 8 Java Software Development Kit.Security Fix(es): OpenJDK: Improper handling of Kerberos proxy credentials (Kerberos, 8220302) (CVE-2019-2949) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception thrown during regular expression processing in Nashorn (Scripting, 8223518) (CVE-2019-2975) OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of nested jar: URLs in Jar URL handler (Networking, 8223892) (CVE-2019-2978) OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of HTTP proxy responses in HttpURLConnection (Networking, 8225298) (CVE-2019-2989) OpenJDK: Missing restrictions on use of custom SocketImpl (Networking, 8218573) (CVE-2019-2945) OpenJDK: NULL pointer dereference in DrawGlyphList (2D, 8222690) (CVE-2019-2962) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception thrown by Pattern processing crafted regular expression (Concurrency, 8222684) (CVE-2019-2964) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception thrown by XPathParser processing crafted XPath expression (JAXP, 8223505) (CVE-2019-2973) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception thrown by XPath processing crafted XPath expression (JAXP, 8224532) (CVE-2019-2981) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception thrown during Font object deserialization (Serialization, 8224915) (CVE-2019-2983) OpenJDK: Missing glyph bitmap image dimension check in FreetypeFontScaler (2D, 8225286) (CVE-2019-2987) OpenJDK: Integer overflow in bounds check in SunGraphics2D (2D, 8225292) (CVE-2019-2988) OpenJDK: Excessive memory allocation in CMap when reading TrueType font (2D, 8225597) (CVE-2019-2992) OpenJDK: Insufficient filtering of HTML event attributes in Javadoc (Javadoc, 8226765) (CVE-2019-2999) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3136?
The severity of RHSA-2019:3136 is classified as important due to potential security risks associated with improper handling of Kerberos proxy credentials.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:3136?
To fix RHSA-2019:3136, update to the fixed version 1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.232.b09-1.el6_10 or appropriate derived packages.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2019:3136?
RHSA-2019:3136 addresses vulnerabilities including improper handling of Kerberos proxy credentials and unexpected exceptions.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:3136?
Packages affected by RHSA-2019:3136 include various versions of java-1.8.0-openjdk and related debug and source packages.
Is upgrading to the remedied version of OpenJDK necessary for RHSA-2019:3136?
Yes, upgrading to the remedied version is necessary to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities and improve security.