Happy Friday fellow Linux geeks! This week, important updates have been issued for OpenJDK, postgresql and redis. Read on to learn about these vulnerabilities and how to secure your system against them.
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OpenJDKThe DiscoverySeveral vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenJDK Java runtime (CVE-2021-35567, CVE-2021-35578, CVE-2021-35586 and CVE-2021-35603). The ImpactThese flaws could result in denial of service (DoS), incorrect Kerberos ticket use, selection of weak ciphers or information disclosure. The FixAn update has been released that fixes these issues. We recommend that you upgrade your openjdk-17 packages immediately to protect sensitive information and the integrity and availability of your systems. Your Related Advisories:Register to Customize Your Advisories |
postgresqlThe DiscoveryIt was discovered that the postgresql server processes unencrypted bytes from a man-in-the-middle attacker (CVE-2021-23214 and CVE-2021-23222). The ImpactThese bugs could result in man-in-the-middle attacks and the compromise of sensitive data. The FixUpdated postgresql packages that fix these two flaws have been released. Update now to protect confidential information and prevent attacks. Your Related Advisories:Register to Customize Your Advisories |
redisThe DiscoveryEight important security vulnerabilities have been found in redis (CVE-2021-32626, CVE-2021-32627, CVE-2021-32628, CVE-2021-32672, CVE-2021-32675, CVE-2021-32687, CVE-2021-32762 and CVE-2021-41099). The ImpactThese flaws could result in heap buffer overflow and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The FixRedis has released an update that fixes these issues. We recommend updating as soon as possible to protect the security and availability of your systems. Your Related Advisories:Register to Customize Your Advisories |