Linux Advisory August 12, 2022: Critical Security Updates Overview

Aug 12, 2022 •

1 - 2 min read

Happy Friday fellow Linux geeks! This week, important updates have been issued for Chromium, Java and the Linux kernel. Read on to learn about these vulnerabilities and how to secure your system against them.

Have a question about or comment on one of the vulnerabilities highlighted in today's newsletter? Let's discuss!

Yours in Open Source,

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Chromium

The Discovery

Multiple security issues were discovered in the Chromium free and open-source web browser (CVE-2022-2163, CVE-2022-2477, CVE-2022-2478, CVE-2022-2479, CVE-2022-2480 and CVE-2022-2481).

The Impact

These vulnerabilities could result in the execution of arbitrary code, denial of service (DoS), or information disclosure.

The Fix

A Chromium security update fixes these flaws. We recommend that you upgrade your Chromium packages as soon as possible to protect your sensitive information and the security, integrity and availability of your systems.

Your Related Advisories:

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Java

The Discovery

Eight important security vulnerabilities were found in java-1_8_0-ibm (CVE-2022-21476, CVE-2022-21449, CVE-2022-21496, CVE-2022-21434, CVE-2022-21426, CVE-2022-21443, CVE-2021-35561 and CVE-2022-21299.

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The Impact

These bugs could result in unauthorized access to critical data.

The Fix

An update for java-1_8_0-ibm fixes these issues. We recommend that you update to Java 8.0 Service Refresh 7 Fix Pack 10 promptly to protect your sensitive data from compromise.

Your Related Advisories:

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Linux Kernel

The Discovery

Several security issues were discovered in the Linux kernel.

The Impact

These bugs could result in denial of service (DoS) attacks, the execution of arbitrary code, or the exposure of sensitive information.

The Fix

These vulnerabilities have been fixed in the Linux kernel. We urge you to patch now to protect the privacy of your sensitive information and prevent potential exploits and compromise.