Rocky Linux 8 administrators should install the java-17-openjdk security patch identified under advisory RLSA-2026:42887. The release closes known vulnerabilities that could otherwise leave Java runtime environments exposed to system compromise. Each CVE tied to this update carries a Common Vulnerability Scoring System rating so engineers can rank fixes by exact threat level.
RLSA-2026:42887: Important: java-17-openjdk security update
RLSA-2026:42887: Important: java-17-openjdk security update
RLSA-2026:42887: Important: java-17-openjdk security update
An update is available for java-17-openjdk.
This update affects Rocky Linux 8.
A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE listRLSA-2026:42887: Important: java-17-openjdk security update
