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Gentoo Linux 201803-06 Moderate: Oracle JDK/JRE Multiple Issues

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Oracle's JDK and JRE software suites, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code. [More...]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201803-06 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Oracle JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: March 19, 2018 Bugs: #645268 ID: 201803-06 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Oracle's JDK and JRE software suites, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin < 1.8.0.162:1.8 > = 1.8.0.162:1.8 2 dev-java/oracle-jre-bin < 1.8.0.162:1.8 > = 1.8.0.162:1.8 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 affected packages Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Oracle’s Java SE. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details. Impact ===== A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, gain access to information, or cause a Denial of Service condition. Workaround ========= There isno known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All Oracle JDK users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v "> =dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin-1.8.0.162:1.8" All Oracle JRE users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot -v "> =dev-java/oracle-jre-bin-1.8.0.162:1.8" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2018-2579 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2579 [ 2 ] CVE-2018-2581 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2581 [ 3 ] CVE-2018-2582 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2582 [ 4 ] CVE-2018-2588 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2588 [ 5 ] CVE-2018-2599 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2599 [ 6 ] CVE-2018-2602 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2602 [ 7 ] CVE-2018-2603 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2603 [ 8 ] CVE-2018-2618 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2618 [ 9 ] CVE-2018-2627 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2627 [ 10 ] CVE-2018-2629 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2629 [ 11 ] CVE-2018-2633 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2633 [ 12 ] CVE-2018-2634 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2634 [ 13 ] CVE-2018-2637 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2637 [ 14 ] CVE-2018-2638 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2638 [ 15 ] CVE-2018-2639 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2639 [ 16 ] CVE-2018-2641 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2641 [ 17 ] CVE-2018-2663 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2663 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-06 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . The Oracle JDK and JRE exhibit several security flaws; advisory GLSA 202107-05 offers essential update guidance for affected users.. Oracle JDK Security, JRE Risk Update, Gentoo Package Threat. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 19, 2018 Gentoo