RHSA-2020:2236: Important: java-1.7.1-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR4-FP65.Security Fix(es): OpenJDK: Incorrect bounds checks in NIO Buffers (Libraries, 8234841) (CVE-2020-2803) OpenJDK: Incorrect type checks in MethodType.readObject() (Libraries, 8235274) (CVE-2020-2805) OpenJDK: Excessive memory usage in OID processing in X.509 certificate parsing (Libraries, 8234037) (CVE-2020-2654) OpenJDK: Re-use of single TLS session for new connections (JSSE, 8234408) (CVE-2020-2781) OpenJDK: CRLF injection into HTTP headers in HttpServer (Lightweight HTTP Server, 8234825) (CVE-2020-2800) OpenJDK: Regular expression DoS in Scanner (Concurrency, 8236201) (CVE-2020-2830) OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of references to uninitialized class descriptors during deserialization (Serialization, 8224541) (CVE-2020-2756) OpenJDK: Uncaught InstantiationError exception in ObjectStreamClass (Serialization, 8224549) (CVE-2020-2757) 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-2020:2236?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2236 is critical due to vulnerabilities in the IBM Java SE that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2236?
To fix RHSA-2020:2236, update IBM Java SE to version 7R1 SR4-FP65 or higher as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of IBM Java SE are affected by RHSA-2020:2236?
IBM Java SE versions lower than 7R1 SR4-FP65 are affected by the vulnerabilities described in RHSA-2020:2236.
What are the risks of not addressing RHSA-2020:2236?
Failing to address RHSA-2020:2236 may expose systems to potential exploitation by attackers, leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
Is there a specific distribution affected by RHSA-2020:2236?
Yes, RHSA-2020:2236 specifically affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux and various IBM Java packages on that platform.