JPCERT-AT-2015-0003
JPCERT/CC
2014-01-21
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 2015-01-21 >>>
Critical Patch Update for Oracle Java SE, January 2015
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2015/at150003.html
I. Overview
Java SE JDK and JRE provided by Oracle contain multiple
vulnerabilities. A remote attacker may cause Java to crash or execute
arbitrary code by leveraging these vulnerabilities. For more
information on the vulnerabilities, please refer to the information
provided by Oracle:
It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software
provided by Oracle:
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2015
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
II. Affected Products
The following products and versions are affected by these vulnerabilities:
- Java SE JDK/JRE 7 Update 72 and earlier
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 25 and earlier
* According to Oracle, Java SE JDK / JRE 5 and 6, which are no
longer supported, are also affected by these vulnerabilities.
* PCs provided by some certain manufacturers may have JRE pre-installed. Please check
the PC that you are using for any installed versions of JRE.
III. Solution
Oracle has released an update. Please update to the latest version of the
software.
- Java SE JDK/JRE 7 Update 75
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 31
* A separate Oracle Java SE 7u76 is available for developers and
users requiring additional non-security improvements or for testing
updated features. Please consider updating to 7u76.
Java SE Downloads
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Free Java Download
https://java.com/en/download/
Users of 64-bit Windows may have 32-bit and/or 64-bit
versions of JDK/JRE installed. Please check the versions installed on
your system and apply the appropriate updates.
Users can check the version of Java that they are using at the page
below. If both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Java are installed,
please check the versions installed, using a 32-bit and 64-bit browser
respectively. (In environments where Java is not installed, there may
be a request to install Java. If you do not require Java, please do
not install.)
Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions
https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
* Some applications that use Java may not run properly after
updating Java to the latest version. Please update to the latest
version after considering any possible impacts to applications that you may
use.
* With the critical patch updates in April 2015, the official
update of Java SE JDK / JRE 7 will be terminated. It is recommended that you
consider the transition to Java SE JDK / JRE 8.
IV. References
Oracle
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2015
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
Oracle
October 2015 Critical Patch Update Released
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/january_2015_critical_patch_update
Oracle
Java SE 1.7.x Update Release Notes
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/documentation/7u-relnotes-515228.html
Oracle
Release Notes for JDK 8 and JDK 8 Update Releases
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8all-relnotes-2226344.html
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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