Security
Security
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Oracle's JRE and JDK software suites allowing remote attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code, obtain information, and cause Denial of Service.
| Package | dev-java/oracle-jre-bin on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 1.8.0.101 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 1.8.0.101 |
| Package | dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 1.8.0.101 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 1.8.0.101 |
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.
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in both Oracle’s JRE and JDK. Please review the referenced CVE’s for additional information.
Remote attackers could gain access to information, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause Denial of Service.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Oracle JRE Users users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/oracle-jre-bin-1.8.0.101"
All Oracle JDK Users users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/oracle-jdk-bin-1.8.0.101"