RHSA-2020:3098: Important: java-11-openjdk security update
The java-11-openjdk packages provide the OpenJDK 11 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 11 Java Software Development Kit.Security Fix(es): OpenJDK: Bypass of boundary checks in nio.Buffer via concurrent access (Libraries, 8238920) (CVE-2020-14583) OpenJDK: Incomplete bounds checks in Affine Transformations (2D, 8240119) (CVE-2020-14593) OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of access control context in ForkJoinPool (Libraries, 8237117) (CVE-2020-14556) OpenJDK: Excessive memory usage in ImageIO TIFF plugin (ImageIO, 8233239) (CVE-2020-14562) OpenJDK: Incomplete interface type checks in Graal compiler (Hotspot, 8236867) (CVE-2020-14573) OpenJDK: XML validation manipulation due to incomplete application of the use-grammar-pool-only feature (JAXP, 8242136) (CVE-2020-14621) OpenJDK: HostnameChecker does not ensure X.509 certificate names are in normalized form (JSSE, 8237592) (CVE-2020-14577) 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-2020:3098?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3098 is classified as medium due to a vulnerability that allows bypassing boundary checks in OpenJDK.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3098?
To fix RHSA-2020:3098, update your OpenJDK packages to 11-openjdk-11.0.8.10-0.el8_0 or later.
Which versions of OpenJDK are affected by RHSA-2020:3098?
RHSA-2020:3098 affects OpenJDK versions prior to 11-openjdk-11.0.8.10-0.el8_0.
What type of vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:3098 address?
RHSA-2020:3098 addresses bypass vulnerabilities related to concurrent access in OpenJDK libraries.
Is there any workaround for the RHSA-2020:3098 vulnerability?
No specific workarounds are provided for RHSA-2020:3098; the recommended action is to upgrade the software.