RHSA-2010:0337: Critical: java-1.6.0-sun security update
The Sun 1.6.0 Java release includes the Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment andthe Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit.This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the Sun Java 6 RuntimeEnvironment and the Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit. Furtherinformation about these flaws can be found on the "Oracle Java SE and Javafor Business Critical Patch Update Advisory" page, listed in theReferences section. (CVE-2009-3555, CVE-2010-0082, CVE-2010-0084,CVE-2010-0085, CVE-2010-0087, CVE-2010-0088, CVE-2010-0089, CVE-2010-0090,CVE-2010-0091, CVE-2010-0092, CVE-2010-0093, CVE-2010-0094, CVE-2010-0095,CVE-2010-0837, CVE-2010-0838, CVE-2010-0839, CVE-2010-0840, CVE-2010-0841,CVE-2010-0842, CVE-2010-0843, CVE-2010-0844, CVE-2010-0845, CVE-2010-0846,CVE-2010-0847, CVE-2010-0848, CVE-2010-0849)For the CVE-2009-3555 issue, this update disables renegotiation in the JavaSecure Socket Extension (JSSE) component. Unsafe renegotiation can bere-enabled using the sun.security.ssl.allowUnsafeRenegotiation property.Refer to the following Knowledgebase article for details:http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/docs/DOC-20491 Users of java-1.6.0-sun should upgrade to these updated packages, whichcorrect these issues. All running instances of Sun Java must be restartedfor the update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0337?
The severity of RHSA-2010:0337 is categorized as critical due to the multiple vulnerabilities it addresses.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0337?
To fix RHSA-2010:0337, update your Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment and Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit to the latest version.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2010:0337?
RHSA-2010:0337 addresses several vulnerabilities that could allow for remote code execution in the affected Java software.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2010:0337?
RHSA-2010:0337 affects Sun Java 6 Runtime Environment and Sun Java 6 Software Development Kit version 1.6.0.
Is RHSA-2010:0337 applicable to my system?
RHSA-2010:0337 is applicable to systems running affected versions of Sun Java 6, so it’s important to verify the installed version.