JPCERT-AT-2016-0005
JPCERT/CC
2016-01-20
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 2016-01-20 >>>
Critical Patch Update for Oracle Java SE, January 2016
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2016/at160005.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 2016
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
II. Affected Products
The following products and versions are affected by these vulnerabilities:
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 66 and earlier
* According to Oracle, Java SE JDK / JRE 6 and 7, 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 8 Update 71
* A separate Oracle Java SE 8u72 is available for developers and
users requiring additional non-security improvements or for testing
updated features. Please consider updating to 8u72.
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Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions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 was terminated. It is recommended
that you consider the transition to Java SE JDK / JRE 8.
Java SE 7 End of Public Updates Notice
https://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_7.xml
IV. References
Oracle
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2016
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
Oracle
Release Notes for JDK 8 and JDK 8 Update Releases
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8all-relnotes-2226344.html
Oracle
Oracle Java SE Support Roadmap
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/jp/java/eol-135779.html
US-CERT
Oracle Releases Security Bulletin
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/01/19/Oracle-Releases-Security-Bulletin
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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