[ GLSA 201710-31 ] Oracle JDK/JRE

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Oracle JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201710-31)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2017-10-29
Bug(s): #635030
ID: 201710-31

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Oracle's JDK and JRE
software suites, the worst of which can be remotely exploited without
authentication.


Background

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy
Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today’s
demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface,
performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s
applications require.


Affected Packages

Package: dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin
Vulnerable: < 1.8.0.152-r1
Unaffected: >= 1.8.0.152-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: dev-java/oracle-jre-bin
Vulnerable: < 1.8.0.152-r1
Unaffected: >= 1.8.0.152-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Oracle’s Java SE.
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition, modify
arbitrary data, or have numerous other impacts.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Oracle JDK users should upgrade to the latest version: