Advisory Published

RHSA-2009:1200: Critical: java-1.6.0-sun security update

First published: Thu Aug 06 2009(Updated: )

The Sun 1.6.0 Java release includes the Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment and<br>the Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit.<br>This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the Sun Java 6 Runtime<br>Environment and the Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit. These<br>vulnerabilities are summarized on the "Advance notification of Security<br>Updates for Java SE" page from Sun Microsystems, listed in the References<br>section. (CVE-2009-0217, CVE-2009-2475, CVE-2009-2476, CVE-2009-2625,<br>CVE-2009-2670, CVE-2009-2671, CVE-2009-2672, CVE-2009-2673, CVE-2009-2674,<br>CVE-2009-2675, CVE-2009-2676, CVE-2009-2690)<br>Users of java-1.6.0-sun should upgrade to these updated packages, which<br>correct these issues. All running instances of Sun Java must be restarted<br>for the update to take effect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1200?

    The severity of RHSA-2009:1200 is classified as important due to multiple vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2009:1200?

    To fix RHSA-2009:1200, you should update your Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit to the latest version provided in the advisory.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2009:1200?

    RHSA-2009:1200 addresses several vulnerabilities in the Sun Java 6 runtime that can potentially allow for arbitrary code execution.

  • Is RHSA-2009:1200 applicable to all Java versions?

    RHSA-2009:1200 specifically applies to the Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit, so it does not affect other Java versions.

  • How can I check if RHSA-2009:1200 affects my system?

    You can check if RHSA-2009:1200 affects your system by verifying if you have the vulnerable Sun Java 6 output installed.

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