RHSA-2020:4316: Moderate: java-11-openjdk security and bug fix 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: Credentials sent over unencrypted LDAP connection (JNDI, 8237990) (CVE-2020-14781) OpenJDK: Certificate blacklist bypass via alternate certificate encodings (Libraries, 8237995) (CVE-2020-14782) OpenJDK: Integer overflow leading to out-of-bounds access (Hotspot, 8241114) (CVE-2020-14792) OpenJDK: Incomplete check for invalid characters in URI to path conversion (Libraries, 8242685) (CVE-2020-14797) OpenJDK: Race condition in NIO Buffer boundary checks (Libraries, 8244136) (CVE-2020-14803) OpenJDK: High memory usage during deserialization of Proxy class with many interfaces (Serialization, 8236862) (CVE-2020-14779) OpenJDK: Missing permission check in path to URI conversion (Libraries, 8242680) (CVE-2020-14796) 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.Bug Fix(es): java-11-openjdk property java.vendor is "N/A" (BZ#1873388)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4316?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4316 is considered important due to the potential risk of credential exposure over an unencrypted LDAP connection.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4316?
To fix RHSA-2020:4316, update to the latest OpenJDK packages provided by Red Hat, specifically version 11-openjdk-11.0.9.11-0.el8_0 or later.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:4316?
RHSA-2020:4316 addresses CVE-2020-14781, which involves credentials being sent over unencrypted LDAP connections.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:4316?
Affected packages include various versions of openjdk such as 11-openjdk, 11-openjdk-devel, and others within the specified version range.
Is immediate action required for RHSA-2020:4316?
Yes, immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access due to unencrypted credential transmission.