RHSA-2022:5755: Important: OpenJDK 11.0.16 Security Update for Portable Linux Builds
The OpenJDK 11 packages provide the OpenJDK 11 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 11 Java Software Development Kit.This release of the Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11 (11.0.16) for portable Linux serves as a replacement for the Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11 (11.0.15) and includes security and bug fixes, and enhancements. For further information, refer to the release notes linked to in the References section.Security Fix(es): OpenJDK: class compilation issue (Hotspot, 8281859) (CVE-2022-21540) OpenJDK: improper restriction of MethodHandle.invokeBasic() (Hotspot, 8281866) (CVE-2022-21541) OpenJDK: integer truncation issue in Xalan (JAXP, 8285407) (CVE-2022-34169) 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.Other Changes: Red Hat builds of OpenJDK now identify themselves as such in the version output of OpenJDK tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:5755?
RHSA-2022:5755 is categorized as a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:5755?
To fix RHSA-2022:5755, update your Red Hat OpenJDK to the latest version available.
Which versions of OpenJDK are affected by RHSA-2022:5755?
RHSA-2022:5755 affects the Red Hat build of OpenJDK 11 prior to the update version 11.0.16.
What are the potential impacts of RHSA-2022:5755?
RHSA-2022:5755 could allow remote code execution if exploited successfully.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:5755?
There are no known workarounds for RHSA-2022:5755; updating is the recommended approach.