RHSA-2019:1163: Important: java-1.8.0-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 8 to version 8 SR5-FP35.Security Fix(es): Oracle JDK: Unspecified vulnerability fixed in 7u221 and 8u211 (2D) (CVE-2019-2697) OpenJDK: Font layout engine out of bounds access setCurrGlyphID() (2D, 8219022) (CVE-2019-2698) OpenJDK: Slow conversion of BigDecimal to long (Libraries, 8211936) (CVE-2019-2602) OpenJDK: Incorrect skeleton selection in RMI registry server-side dispatch handling (RMI, 8218453) (CVE-2019-2684) IBM JDK: Read beyond the end of bytecode array causing JVM crash (CVE-2019-10245) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:1163?
The severity of RHSA-2019:1163 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1163?
To fix RHSA-2019:1163, you must upgrade IBM Java SE 8 to version 8 SR5-FP35 or later.
What versions of software are affected by RHSA-2019:1163?
RHSA-2019:1163 affects several packages of IBM Java SE 8 including java, java-demo, java-devel, java-jdbc, java-plugin, and java-src.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:1163?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for RHSA-2019:1163; upgrading is advised.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2019:1163?
RHSA-2019:1163 addresses an unspecified vulnerability fixed in Oracle JDK, specifically CVE-2019-2697.