What is the severity of RHSA-2008:1018?

The severity of RHSA-2008:1018 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix RHSA-2008:1018?

To fix RHSA-2008:1018, you should update to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment as recommended by the security advisory.

What systems are affected by RHSA-2008:1018?

RHSA-2008:1018 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Java Runtime Environment.

What type of vulnerability is RHSA-2008:1018?

RHSA-2008:1018 is a remote code execution vulnerability found in Java Web Start.

Can RHSA-2008:1018 be exploited by simply visiting a website?

Yes, an attacker can exploit RHSA-2008:1018 if a user visits a malicious website.

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RHSA-2008:1018

4/12/2008

RHSA-2008:1018: Critical: java-1.6.0-sun security update

First published: Thu Dec 04 2008(Updated: )

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) contains the software and tools that users need to run applets and applications written using the Java programming language. A vulnerability was found in in Java Web Start. If a user visits a malicious website, an attacker could misuse this flaw to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2008-2086) Additionally, these packages fix several other critical vulnerabilities. These are summarized in the "Advance notification of Security Updates for Java SE" from Sun Microsystems. Users of java-1.6.0-sun should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2008:1018?
The severity of RHSA-2008:1018 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:1018?
To fix RHSA-2008:1018, you should update to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment as recommended by the security advisory.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2008:1018?
RHSA-2008:1018 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Java Runtime Environment.
What type of vulnerability is RHSA-2008:1018?
RHSA-2008:1018 is a remote code execution vulnerability found in Java Web Start.
Can RHSA-2008:1018 be exploited by simply visiting a website?
Yes, an attacker can exploit RHSA-2008:1018 if a user visits a malicious website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2008:1018?
The severity of RHSA-2008:1018 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:1018?
To fix RHSA-2008:1018, you should update to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment as recommended by the security advisory.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2008:1018?
RHSA-2008:1018 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Java Runtime Environment.
What type of vulnerability is RHSA-2008:1018?
RHSA-2008:1018 is a remote code execution vulnerability found in Java Web Start.
Can RHSA-2008:1018 be exploited by simply visiting a website?
Yes, an attacker can exploit RHSA-2008:1018 if a user visits a malicious website.