RHSA-2021:5030: Important: java-1.8.0-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update upgrades IBM Java SE 8 to version 8 SR7.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Oracle JDK: unspecified vulnerability fixed in 8u311 (Deployment) (CVE-2021-35560)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Loop in HttpsServer triggered during TLS session close (JSSE, 8254967) (CVE-2021-35565)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Excessive memory allocation in RTFParser (Swing, 8265167) (CVE-2021-35556)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Excessive memory allocation in RTFReader (Swing, 8265580) (CVE-2021-35559)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Certificates with end dates too far in the future can corrupt keystore (Keytool, 8266137) (CVE-2021-35564)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Unexpected exception raised during TLS handshake (JSSE, 8267729) (CVE-2021-35578)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Excessive memory allocation in BMPImageReader (ImageIO, 8267735) (CVE-2021-35586)</li> <li> IBM JDK: IllegalAccessError exception not thrown for MethodHandles that invoke inaccessible interface methods (CVE-2021-41035)</li> 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-2021:5030?
The severity of RHSA-2021:5030 is not explicitly stated but it addresses security vulnerabilities in IBM Java SE 8.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:5030?
To fix RHSA-2021:5030, upgrade to IBM Java SE 8 version 8 SR7 by applying the provided update.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:5030?
RHSA-2021:5030 addresses unspecified vulnerabilities fixed in Oracle JDK 8u311, specifically CVE-2021-35560.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2021:5030?
RHSA-2021:5030 affects multiple packages of IBM Java SE 8, including java, demo, devel, jdbc, plugin, and src for various architectures.
Is RHSA-2021:5030 critical for my system's security?
Yes, applying the updates related to RHSA-2021:5030 is crucial to maintain the security integrity of systems using IBM Java SE 8.