RHSA-2010:0873: Critical: java-1.5.0-ibm security update
The IBM 1.5.0 Java release includes the IBM Java 2 Runtime Environment andthe IBM Java 2 Software Development Kit.This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java 2 RuntimeEnvironment and the IBM Java 2 Software Development Kit. Detailedvulnerability descriptions are linked from the IBM "Security alerts" page,listed in the References section. (CVE-2010-1321, CVE-2010-3541,CVE-2010-3548, CVE-2010-3549, CVE-2010-3550, CVE-2010-3551, CVE-2010-3556,CVE-2010-3559, CVE-2010-3562, CVE-2010-3565, CVE-2010-3566, CVE-2010-3568,CVE-2010-3569, CVE-2010-3572, CVE-2010-3573, CVE-2010-3574)All users of java-1.5.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM 1.5.0 SR12-FP2 Java release. All runninginstances of IBM Java must be restarted for this update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0873?
RHSA-2010:0873 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0873?
To fix RHSA-2010:0873, update the affected IBM Java packages to the latest versions provided by Red Hat.
Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2010:0873?
RHSA-2010:0873 affects IBM Java 1.5.0 packages, including specific versions like 1.5.0-ibm-1.5.0.12.2-1jpp.1.el6.
Is RHSA-2010:0873 applicable to all systems?
RHSA-2010:0873 is applicable to systems running the specified versions of IBM Java on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
What are the security implications of not addressing RHSA-2010:0873?
Failure to address RHSA-2010:0873 may expose systems to potential exploitation due to vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.