RHSA-2022:4959: Moderate: 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-FP10.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> OpenJDK: Excessive memory allocation in HashMap and HashSet (Utility, 8266097) (CVE-2021-35561)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Improper object-to-string conversion in AnnotationInvocationHandler (Libraries, 8277672) (CVE-2022-21434)</li> <li> OpenJDK: Missing check for negative ObjectIdentifier (Libraries, 8275151) (CVE-2022-21443)</li> <li> OpenJDK: URI parsing inconsistencies (JNDI, 8278972) (CVE-2022-21496)</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-2022:4959?
The severity of RHSA-2022:4959 is classified as high due to excessive memory allocation vulnerabilities in IBM Java SE.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:4959?
To fix RHSA-2022:4959, upgrade to IBM Java SE version 8 SR7-FP10 or later.
Which versions of Java are affected by RHSA-2022:4959?
RHSA-2022:4959 affects IBM Java SE version 8 prior to 8 SR7-FP10.
What types of systems are vulnerable to RHSA-2022:4959?
Systems running any affected versions of IBM Java SE 8 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux are vulnerable to RHSA-2022:4959.
Is RHSA-2022:4959 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, RHSA-2022:4959 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited through network-based attacks.