REDHAT-BUG-1730411
First published: Tue Jul 16 2019(Updated: )
The Elliptic Curve (EC) cryptography in the Security component of OpenJDK was modernized to use formulas that are more efficient, easier to implement, and offer greater resiliency against side-channel attacks (timing or cache). For more detailed information, refer to upstream bug: <a href="https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8208698">https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8208698</a> Upstream commit: <a href="http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk/jdk/rev/752e57845ad2">http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk/jdk/rev/752e57845ad2</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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| OpenJDK |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8208698
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk/jdk/rev/752e57845ad2
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1817
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1810
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1811
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1815
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1816
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1840
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1839
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk-updates/jdk11u/rev/640251cdca05
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk-updates/jdk11u/rev/542feedcfedd
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jdk/rev/9b5707865a97
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7u/jdk7u/jdk/rev/7fdd0d6ef2d3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1730411
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1730411?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1730411 is considered critical due to potential vulnerabilities associated with elliptic curve cryptography.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1730411?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1730411, update your OpenJDK to the latest version that incorporates the modernized elliptic curve cryptography.
What vulnerabilities does REDHAT-BUG-1730411 address?
REDHAT-BUG-1730411 addresses vulnerabilities related to inefficiencies in elliptic curve cryptography that could lead to side-channel attacks.
Is REDHAT-BUG-1730411 applicable to all versions of OpenJDK?
REDHAT-BUG-1730411 specifically affects certain versions of OpenJDK, so it's critical to reference the supported versions for your software.
What are the implications of not addressing REDHAT-BUG-1730411?
Failure to address REDHAT-BUG-1730411 may leave systems exposed to potential side-channel attacks, compromising security.
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