RHSA-2020:1507: Important: java-1.7.0-openjdk security update
The java-1.7.0-openjdk packages provide the OpenJDK 7 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 7 Java Software Development Kit.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> OpenJDK: Incorrect bounds checks in NIO Buffers (Libraries, 8234841) (CVE-2020-2803)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Incorrect type checks in MethodType.readObject() (Libraries, 8235274) (CVE-2020-2805)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Unexpected exceptions raised by DOMKeyInfoFactory and DOMXMLSignatureFactory (Security, 8231415) (CVE-2020-2773)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Re-use of single TLS session for new connections (JSSE, 8234408) (CVE-2020-2781)</li> <li> OpenJDK: CRLF injection into HTTP headers in HttpServer (Lightweight HTTP Server, 8234825) (CVE-2020-2800)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Regular expression DoS in Scanner (Concurrency, 8236201) (CVE-2020-2830)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of references to uninitialized class descriptors during deserialization (Serialization, 8224541) (CVE-2020-2756)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Uncaught InstantiationError exception in ObjectStreamClass (Serialization, 8224549) (CVE-2020-2757)</li> 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-2020:1507?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1507 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1507?
You can fix RHSA-2020:1507 by updating to the remedied OpenJDK 7 packages, specifically version 1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.261-2.6.22.2.el7_8.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:1507?
RHSA-2020:1507 addresses vulnerabilities such as incorrect bounds checks in NIO Buffers and incorrect type checks, which may lead to security issues.
Which versions of OpenJDK are affected by RHSA-2020:1507?
Versions of OpenJDK prior to 1.7.0-openjdk-1.7.0.261-2.6.22.2.el7_8 are affected by RHSA-2020:1507.
Is there any specific configuration needed for RHSA-2020:1507?
No specific configuration is needed, but ensuring that the OpenJDK package is updated is essential for security.