# CVE-2026-16440: java-1.8.0-ibm: IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.  Security...

CVE-2026-16440 is fixed in 10 products on 1 platform, first by RHSA-2026:72888, released August 20, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16440
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.7 (Moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0030
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 19, 2026

## Description

IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.  Security Fix(es):  * OpenJDK: Improve Resource Resolving (2026-08 Security Update) (CVE-2026-60589)  * OpenJDK: Enhance HTTP Connections (2026-08 Security Update) (CVE-2026-61308)  * OpenJDK: Enhance TLS server (2026-08 Security Update) (CVE-2026-70907)  * openj9: Eclipse OpenJ9: Denial of Service via crafted .class file (CVE-2026-16440)  For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | java RHEL 10 | 21-ibm-semeru-certified-jdk-1:21.0.12.1.1-1.el10_0 | [RHSA-2026:72888](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-72888.md) | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-demo RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-devel RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-headless RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-jdbc RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-plugin RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-src RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1.8.0-ibm-webstart RHEL 8 | 1:1.8.0.8.71-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2026:70630](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-70630.md) | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1_8_0-ibm sles 15.6 | 1.8.0_sr8.71-150000.3.125.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4153-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4153-1.md) | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Linux | java-1_8_0-ibm sles 15.7 | 1.8.0_sr8.71-150000.3.125.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4153-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4153-1.md) | Sep 14, 2026 |

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