RHSA-2020:5586: Moderate: java-1.7.1-ibm security update

Published Dec 16, 2020
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Updated

IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR4-FP75.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: Incomplete check for invalid characters in URI to path conversion (Libraries, 8242685) (CVE-2020-14797) 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.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.4.75-1jpp.1.el7

Remediation

Event History

Apr 18, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·01:09 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5586?

The severity of RHSA-2020:5586 is classified as important due to the risk of credentials being sent over unencrypted connections.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:5586?

To fix RHSA-2020:5586, update your IBM Java SE packages to version 7R1 SR4-FP75 or later.

3

Which versions of IBM Java are affected by RHSA-2020:5586?

Affected versions include IBM Java SE 7 prior to version 7R1 SR4-FP75.

4

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2020:5586 address?

RHSA-2020:5586 addresses the vulnerability of credentials being sent over unencrypted LDAP connections.

5

Is RHSA-2020:5586 relevant for all users of IBM Java SE?

Yes, RHSA-2020:5586 is relevant for all users of IBM Java SE 7, especially those using JNDI.

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