JPCERT-AT-2016-0032
JPCERT/CC
2016-07-20
<<< JPCERT/CC Alert 2016-07-20 >>>
Critical Patch Update for Oracle Java SE, July 2016
https://www.jpcert.or.jp/english/at/2016/at160032.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 the software to the latest version
provided by Oracle:
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
II. Affected Products
The following products and versions are affected by these vulnerabilities:
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 92 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 the software to the latest
version.
- Java SE JDK/JRE 8 Update 101
* A patch-set update Oracle Java SE 8u102, including all of 8u101
plus additional features is available for developers and
users. Please consider updating to 8u102.
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Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions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.
IV. References
Oracle
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
Oracle
Release Notes for JDK 8 and JDK 8 Update Releases
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8all-relnotes-2226344.html
Oracle
July 2016 Critical Patch Update Released
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/july_2016_critical_patch_update
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/2016/07/19/Oracle-Releases-Security-Bulletin
If you have any information regarding this alert, please contact
JPCERT/CC.
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