RHSA-2020:3100: 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: 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: Unexpected exception raised by DerInputStream (Libraries, 8237731) (CVE-2020-14578) OpenJDK: Unexpected exception raised by DerValue.equals() (Libraries, 8237736) (CVE-2020-14579) 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-2020:3100?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3100 is considered moderate due to the potential for a bypass of boundary checks.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3100?
You can fix RHSA-2020:3100 by updating to the remedied versions of java-1.8.0-openjdk packages specified in the advisory.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2020:3100?
RHSA-2020:3100 affects systems running Java packages from the OpenJDK 8 Java Runtime Environment.
What is CVE-2020-14583 related to RHSA-2020:3100?
CVE-2020-14583 is a vulnerability that allows a bypass of boundary checks in nio.Buffer via concurrent access.
Is it necessary to restart my system after applying RHSA-2020:3100 updates?
Yes, it is recommended to restart your system to ensure all components of the updated packages are properly loaded.