CVE-2015-4868
First published: Tue Oct 20 2015(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the way the Libraries component of OpenJDK handled certificate revocation lists (CRL). In certain cases, CRL checking code could fail to report that a certificate was revoked, causing the application to accept it as trusted.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update51 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update60 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update_51 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update_60 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1919.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1926.html
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/cc102fdacea5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1273328
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00045.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1919.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1926.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77225
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033884
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2784-1
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10141
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4868?
CVE-2015-4868 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4868?
To fix CVE-2015-4868, update to the latest version of Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-4868?
CVE-2015-4868 affects Oracle JDK versions 1.8.0-update51 and 1.8.0-update60, as well as corresponding JRE versions.
What impact does CVE-2015-4868 have on applications?
CVE-2015-4868 can allow applications to accept revoked certificates as trusted, potentially leading to security breaches.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-4868?
Yes, there are patches available in the later updates of Oracle JDK and JRE to mitigate the effects of CVE-2015-4868.
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