java-1.8.0-openjdk security update (RHSA-2020-2985)

Original Release Date: October 23, 2020
Last Revised: May 7, 2021
Number: ASA-2020-094
Overall Severity Classification: High
Advisory Version: 2.0
Advisory Status: Final

1. Overview:

The java-1.8.0-openjdk packages provide the OpenJDK 8 Java Runtime Environment and the OpenJDK 8 Java Software Development Kit.

Security Fix(es):

* OpenJDK: Bypass of boundary checks in nio.Buffer via concurrent access (Libraries, 8238920) (CVE-2020-14583)

* OpenJDK: Incomplete bounds checks in Affine Transformations (2D, 8240119) (CVE-2020-14593)

* OpenJDK: Incorrect handling of access control context in ForkJoinPool (Libraries, 8237117) (CVE-2020-14556)

* OpenJDK: Unexpected exception raised by DerInputStream (Libraries, 8237731) (CVE-2020-14578)

* OpenJDK: Unexpected exception raised by DerValue.equals() (Libraries, 8237736) (CVE-2020-14579)

* OpenJDK: XML validation manipulation due to incomplete application of the use-grammar-pool-only feature (JAXP, 8242136) (CVE-2020-14621)

* OpenJDK: HostnameChecker does not ensure X.509 certificate names are in normalized form (JSSE, 8237592) (CVE-2020-14577)

More information can be found in the security advisory issued by Red Hat:

2. Avaya System Products using a modified version of RHEL6 with affected packages installed:

For assessment and severity classification details refer to Section 3 of Avaya's Product Vulnerability Response Policy.
The "Resolution" column will be updated as fixes are made available. Please reference the "Information" column for any additional information regarding the affected product.

Product: Version(s): Resolution: Information:
Avaya Aura® Application Enablement Services 7.0.x For 7.x, upgrade to the latest version of 7.1.3.x and install 7.1.3.x LSU10 or later.
For 8.x versions prior to 8.1.2, upgrade to 8.1.2 and install 8.1.2Plus LSU2 or later.
For 8.1.2, install 8.1.2Plus LSU2 or later.
Avaya Aura® R7 is EoMS and it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version. Refer to Avaya Aura® Release 7 End of Manufacture Support.

7.1.x Linux Security Updates information
8.1.x Linux Security Updates information.

Avaya Aura® Application Server 5300:
  • SIP Core
3.0 SP11 through 3.0 SP15.4 Upgrade to 15.4.1 or later.
Avaya Breeze™ Platform 3.0.0.0 through 3.2.x.x 3.8.0.1
Avaya CMS R18.x Upgrade to R19.1.0.1 and install RPM Updates #1 or later. R18 has reached End of Manufacturer Support for Software. Refer to the End of Sale Notice.

Install CMS R19.1.0.1 RPM Updates #1, as per PSN005673u

Avaya Aura® Communication Manager 7.0.x Upgrade to 8.1 or later or install 7.1.x SSP10 or later. CM 8.0 and later releases do not have OpenJDK installed by default.

7.1.x Security Service Pack
8.1.x Security Service Pack

Avaya Aura® Conferencing 8.0 through 8.0 SP19 Upgrade to 8.0 SP19.1 or later.
Avaya Aura® Experience Portal 7.x Install 7.x Latest Security Updates 7.2.x Security Updates
7.1.x Security Updates
7.0.x Security Updates
Avaya IP Office 10.x, 11.0.x Upgrade to 11.1.1.0
Avaya Meeting Exchange 6.2 SP3 through 6.2 SP9 Upgrade to 6.2 SP10 or later.
Avaya Aura® Messaging 7.0.x Upgrade to 7.1 SP3 or later.
Avaya Session Border Controller for Enterprise 7.0.x, 7.1.x Upgrade to 7.2.2.6 or later or 8.1.2.0 or later.
Avaya Aura® Session Manager 7.0.x Upgrade to 7.1.3.7 or later or 8.1.3.0 or later. Avaya Aura® R7 is EoMS and it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version. Refer to Avaya Aura® Release 7 End of Manufacture Support.
Avaya Aura® System Manager 7.0.x Upgrade to 7.1.3.7 or later or 8.1.3.0 or later. Avaya Aura® R7 is EoMS and it is recommended to upgrade to a supported version. Refer to Avaya Aura® Release 7 End of Manufacture Support.
Avaya Aura® Utility Services 7.0.x Upgrade to 7.1.3.8 or later. Avaya Aura® R7 is EoMS. Refer to Avaya Aura® Release 7 End of Manufacture Support.

Recommended Actions for Products:
Avaya strongly recommends following networking and security best practices by implementing firewalls, ACLs, physical security or other appropriate access restrictions. Though Avaya believes such restrictions should always be in place, risk to Avaya products and the surrounding network from this potential vulnerability may be mitigated by ensuring these practices are implemented until such time as an Avaya provided product update or the recommended Avaya action is applied. Further restrictions as deemed necessary based on the customer's security policies may be required during this interim period, but the System Product operating system or application should not be modified unless the change is approved by Avaya. Making changes that are not approved may void the Avaya product service contract.

CVSS Scoring and Metrics:

Avaya uses the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score and metrics as reported by the vendor for the affected component(s) or by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the National Vulnerability Database. In some cases, such as where CVSS information is not available from the vendor or NIST, Avaya will calculate the CVSS base score and metrics. Customers are encouraged to calculate the Temporal and Environmental CVSS scores to determine how the vulnerability could affect their specific implementation or environment. For more information on CVSS and how the score is calculated, see Common Vulnerability Scoring System: Specification Document.

Vulnerability CVSSv3 Base Score CVSSv3 Metrics
CVE-2020-14556
4.8 (Medium) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVE-2020-14577
3.7 (Low) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVE-2020-14578
3.7 (Low) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVE-2020-14579
3.7 (Low) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVE-2020-14583
8.3 (High) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVE-2020-14593
7.4 (High) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVE-2020-14621
5.3 (Medium) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

3. Avaya Software-Only Products:

Avaya software-only products operate on general-purpose operating systems. Occasionally, vulnerabilities may be discovered in the underlying operating system or applications that come with the operating system. These vulnerabilities may not impact the software-only product directly but may threaten the integrity of the underlying platform.

Product: Actions:
Avaya Aura® Application Enablement Services If an affected package is installed, Avaya recommends following the actions supplied by Red Hat.
Avaya Aura® Experience Portal If an affected package is installed, Avaya recommends following the actions supplied by Red Hat.
one-X Client Enablement Services If an affected package is installed, Avaya recommends following the actions supplied by Red Hat.

4. Additional Information:

Additional information may also be available via the Avaya support website and through your Avaya account representative. Please contact your Avaya product support representative, or dial 1-800-242-2121, with any questions.

5. Disclaimer:

ALL INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION, IS PROVIDED "AS IS", AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO PRODUCT VERSIONS ELIGIBLE FOR MANUFACTURER SUPPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH AVAYA PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE POLICY. AVAYA INC., ON BEHALF ITSELF AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "AVAYA"), DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FURTHERMORE, AVAYA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT THE STEPS RECOMMENDED WILL ELIMINATE SECURITY OR VIRUS THREATS TO CUSTOMERS' SYSTEMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL AVAYA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDED ACTIONS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, STATUTORY, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF AVAYA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE DOES NOT AFFECT THE SUPPORT AGREEMENTS IN PLACE FOR AVAYA PRODUCTS. SUPPORT FOR AVAYA PRODUCTS CONTINUES TO BE EXECUTED AS PER EXISTING AGREEMENTS WITH AVAYA.

6. Revision History:

V 1.0 - October 23, 2020 - Initial Statement issued.
V 2.0 - May 7, 2021 - Updated Versions and Resolution for all products and set the Advisory status to Final.

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