CVE-2016-0475
First published: Fri Jan 15 2016(Updated: )
It was discovered that the password-based encryption (PBE) implementation in the Libraries component of OpenJDK specified incorrect key length. This could lead to generation of keys that were weaker than expected in certain cases.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update66 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update66 | |
| BEA JRockit | =r28.3.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/5ea62bb625b6
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0050.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0049.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0055.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8u71-relnotes-2773756.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0098.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1298949
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00038.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0049.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0050.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0055.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034715
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10148
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-08
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0475?
CVE-2016-0475 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential weakening of cryptographic keys.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0475?
To fix CVE-2016-0475, update to a patched version of Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0475?
CVE-2016-0475 affects Oracle JDK 1.8.0-update66 and certain versions of the Oracle JRE and BEA JRockit.
What problems can CVE-2016-0475 cause?
CVE-2016-0475 can lead to the generation of weaker encryption keys, potentially compromising data security.
Is CVE-2016-0475 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2016-0475 has implications on the overall security of systems using affected versions of Java SE and could be related to other cryptographic vulnerabilities.
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