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- RHSA-2017:0175
RHSA-2017:0175: Critical: java-1.8.0-oracle security update
First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE version 8 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update upgrades Oracle Java SE 8 to version 8 Update 121.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit. Further information about these flaws can be found on the Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory page, listed in the References section. (CVE-2016-2183, CVE-2016-5546, CVE-2016-5547, CVE-2016-5548, CVE-2016-5549, CVE-2016-5552, CVE-2016-8328, CVE-2017-3231, CVE-2017-3241, CVE-2017-3252, CVE-2017-3253, CVE-2017-3259, CVE-2017-3261, CVE-2017-3262, CVE-2017-3272, CVE-2017-3289)</li> This update mitigates the CVE-2016-2183 issue by adding 3DES cipher suites to the list of legacy algorithms (defined using the jdk.tls.legacyAlgorithms security property) so they are only used if connecting TLS/SSL client and server do not share any other non-legacy cipher suite.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Java |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1369383
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413554
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413562
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413583
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413653
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413717
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413764
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413882
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413906
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413911
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413920
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413923
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413955
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1414162
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1414163
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1414164
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#critical
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8u121-relnotes-3315208.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0175 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0175?
The severity of RHSA-2017:0175 is classified as critical due to the presence of multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Java SE.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:0175?
To fix RHSA-2017:0175, you should upgrade Oracle Java SE to version 8 Update 121.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2017:0175?
RHSA-2017:0175 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the SDK.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2017:0175?
RHSA-2017:0175 affects Oracle Java SE version 8.
Is it necessary to update for RHSA-2017:0175?
Yes, it is necessary to update for RHSA-2017:0175 to protect your systems from potential exploits of the vulnerabilities.
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