RHSA-2020:4350: Moderate: java-1.8.0-openjdk security and bug fix update

Published Oct 26, 2020
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Updated

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.Bug Fix(es): JDK-8215727: Restore JFR thread sampler loop to old / previous behavior (BZ#1889532)

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-javadoc-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-javadoc-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-javadoc-zip-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-javadoc-zip-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-accessibility-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-debuginfo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-demo-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-devel-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-headless-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-src-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Feb 27, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:24 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:4350?

RHSA-2020:4350 has been classified with a medium severity due to vulnerabilities related to unencrypted LDAP connections.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:4350?

To fix RHSA-2020:4350, upgrade to the latest recommended version of the OpenJDK packages as specified in the advisory.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:4350?

RHSA-2020:4350 addresses vulnerabilities including unencrypted LDAP credential transmission and certificate validation issues.

4

Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2020:4350?

RHSA-2020:4350 affects versions of the OpenJDK packages prior to 1.8.0-openjdk-1.8.0.272.b10-1.el7_9.

5

Is there a risk of data exposure with RHSA-2020:4350?

Yes, the vulnerabilities in RHSA-2020:4350 could potentially allow for credential exposure due to unencrypted LDAP connections.

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