Multiple OpenJDK Vulnerabilities Addressed in Ubuntu
20-June-24
OpenJDK, a widely used open-source Java implementation, recently had several security vulnerabilities patched in Ubuntu. These vulnerabilities, affecting versions 8, 11, 17, 21, and 22, could allow attackers to crash systems or steal sensitive information. Notable issues include flaws in the Hotspot component, faulty reverse DNS queries, incorrect address handling in the C1 compiler, memory management issues in Pack200 archives, and array access handling in the C2 compiler. The Ubuntu security team has released updates to address these vulnerabilities across various versions, except Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, which has reached its end of life. Users are advised to update their OpenJDK installations and consider TuxCare’s Extended Lifecycle Support for continued security updates on Ubuntu 18.04.
