Red Hat Security Advisory: OpenJDK 8u492 Security Update for Portable Linux Builds
Red Hat has released an important security update for its build of OpenJDK 8 (version 8u492) for portable Linux. This update replaces the previous 8u482 release and addresses multiple security vulnerabilities affecting cryptographic algorithms, Kerberos credentialing, path handling, Zip file reading, certificate chain validation, FreeType library, and key generation. The update includes fixes for seven CVEs, including CVE-2026-22007 and others. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users are advised to apply this update after ensuring all prior relevant errata are installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8u492 for portable Linux replaces version 8u482 and includes security and bug fixes for seven vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-22007 (crypto algorithm support), CVE-2026-22013 (Kerberos credentialing), CVE-2026-22016 (path factories), CVE-2026-22018 (Zip file reading), CVE-2026-22021 (certificate chain validation), CVE-2026-23865 (FreeType 2.14.1 update), and CVE-2026-34268 (key generation). These vulnerabilities relate to cryptographic weaknesses, credential handling, and input validation issues. The update is rated as Important by Red Hat Product Security. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but the severity is assessed as high based on the impact of the vulnerabilities fixed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities addressed affect cryptographic algorithm support, Kerberos authentication, path handling, Zip file processing, certificate validation, font rendering library, and key generation within OpenJDK 8. These issues could potentially weaken security controls related to authentication, data integrity, and cryptographic operations. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The update mitigates these risks by enhancing the affected components and applying security fixes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an updated OpenJDK 8 build (8u492) that includes fixes for all listed vulnerabilities. Users should apply this update to replace the previous 8u482 version. Before applying, ensure all previously released relevant errata are installed. Detailed update instructions are available at Red Hat's official documentation: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Red Hat Security Advisory: OpenJDK 8u492 Security Update for Portable Linux Builds
Description
Red Hat has released an important security update for its build of OpenJDK 8 (version 8u492) for portable Linux. This update replaces the previous 8u482 release and addresses multiple security vulnerabilities affecting cryptographic algorithms, Kerberos credentialing, path handling, Zip file reading, certificate chain validation, FreeType library, and key generation. The update includes fixes for seven CVEs, including CVE-2026-22007 and others. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. Users are advised to apply this update after ensuring all prior relevant errata are installed.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Red Hat build of OpenJDK 8u492 for portable Linux replaces version 8u482 and includes security and bug fixes for seven vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-22007 (crypto algorithm support), CVE-2026-22013 (Kerberos credentialing), CVE-2026-22016 (path factories), CVE-2026-22018 (Zip file reading), CVE-2026-22021 (certificate chain validation), CVE-2026-23865 (FreeType 2.14.1 update), and CVE-2026-34268 (key generation). These vulnerabilities relate to cryptographic weaknesses, credential handling, and input validation issues. The update is rated as Important by Red Hat Product Security. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but the severity is assessed as high based on the impact of the vulnerabilities fixed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities addressed affect cryptographic algorithm support, Kerberos authentication, path handling, Zip file processing, certificate validation, font rendering library, and key generation within OpenJDK 8. These issues could potentially weaken security controls related to authentication, data integrity, and cryptographic operations. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The update mitigates these risks by enhancing the affected components and applying security fixes.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released an updated OpenJDK 8 build (8u492) that includes fixes for all listed vulnerabilities. Users should apply this update to replace the previous 8u482 version. Before applying, ensure all previously released relevant errata are installed. Detailed update instructions are available at Red Hat's official documentation: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2026:9684
- Cve Count
- 7
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-22013","CVE-2026-22016","CVE-2026-22018","CVE-2026-22021","CVE-2026-23865","CVE-2026-34268"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a16097ce29bf47b50648b13
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:58:36 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 10:22:50 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 5:03:10 AM
Views: 2
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