RHSA-2020:3386: Important: java-1.8.0-ibm security update

Published Aug 10, 2020
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Updated

IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 8 to version 8 SR6-FP15.Security Fix(es): OpenJDK: Use of unsafe RSA-MD5 checksum in Kerberos TGS (Security, 8229951) (CVE-2020-2601) 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) IBM JDK: Information disclosure via calls to System.arraycopy() with invalid length (CVE-2019-17639) OpenJDK: Improper checks of SASL message properties in GssKrb5Base (Security, 8226352) (CVE-2020-2590) 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.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-webstart-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-webstart-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-headless-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-webstart-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2
1.8.0-ibm-webstart-1.8.0.6.15-1.el8_2

Remediation

Event History

May 27, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:22 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3386?

The severity of RHSA-2020:3386 is classified as important due to a vulnerability that could affect authentication processes.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:3386?

To fix RHSA-2020:3386, you should upgrade your IBM Java SE version to 8 SR6-FP15 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:3386?

RHSA-2020:3386 addresses vulnerabilities related to the unsafe use of RSA-MD5 checksums in Kerberos TGS.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:3386?

RHSA-2020:3386 affects various IBM Java packages including ibm, ibm-demo, ibm-devel, ibm-headless, ibm-jdbc, ibm-plugin, ibm-src, and ibm-webstart.

5

Is there a risk if I do not update for RHSA-2020:3386?

If you do not update for RHSA-2020:3386, you may expose your systems to potential exploits related to the identified vulnerabilities.

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