We are getting hit with some vulnerabilities with Java and SEM 6.7.0 agent. Would it be safe to upgrade Java or is it going to break our clients. Will the latest agent fix (when it comes out) resolve any Java issues.
This is the vulnerability that is coming up.
Oracle Java SE 1.7.x < 1.7.0_211 / 1.8.x < 1.8.0_201 / 1.11.x < 1.11.0_2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2019 CPU)
Medium Nessus Plugin ID 121231
Synopsis
The remote Windows host contains a programming platform that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Oracle (formerly Sun) Java SE or Java for Business installed on the remote host is prior to 7 Update 211, 8 Update 201, 11 Update 2. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities related to the following components :
- An issue in libjpeg 9a, a divide-by-zero error, could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition via a crafted file. (CVE-2018-11212)
- An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE in the Networking subcomponent could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE.
(CVE-2019-2426)
- An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE in the Deployment subcomponent could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE.
(CVE-2019-2449)
- An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE in the Libraries subcomponent could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE.
(CVE-2019-2422)
Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Oracle JDK / JRE 11 Update 2, 8 Update 201 / 7 Update 211 or later. If necessary, remove any affected versions.