GLSA 201603-11: Oracle JRE/JDK: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | Oracle JRE/JDK: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 03/12/2016 |
| Bugs: | , , , , , |
| ID: | 201603-11 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Oracle's JRE and JDK software suites allowing remote attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code, obtain information, and cause Denial of Service.Background
Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today’s demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s applications require.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-java/oracle-jre-bin | < 1.8.0.72 | >= 1.8.0.72 | All supported architectures |
| dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin | < 1.8.0.72 | >= 1.8.0.72 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in both Oracle’s JRE and JDK. Please review the referenced CVE’s for additional information.
Impact
Remote attackers could gain access to information, remotely execute arbitrary code, and cause Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Oracle JRE Users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
">=dev-java/oracle-jre-bin-1.8.0.72"
All Oracle JDK Users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
">=dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin-1.8.0.72"
References
Availability
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