RHSA-2020:4349: Moderate: 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: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4349?
The severity of RHSA-2020:4349 is classified as important due to the potential leakage of confidential information.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:4349?
To fix RHSA-2020:4349, update the affected OpenJDK packages to the versions specified in the advisory.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:4349?
RHSA-2020:4349 addresses vulnerabilities related to unencrypted LDAP connections and certificate validation issues in OpenJDK.
Which software is impacted by RHSA-2020:4349?
RHSA-2020:4349 affects all versions of the java-1.8.0-openjdk packages up to 1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-0.el8_0.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:4349?
The best practice for RHSA-2020:4349 is to apply the security updates rather than relying on any workarounds.