RHSA-2010:0986: Moderate: java-1.4.2-ibm-sap security update
The IBM 1.4.2 SR13-FP6 Java release includes the IBM Java 2 RuntimeEnvironment and the 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-2009-3555, CVE-2010-3541,CVE-2010-3548, CVE-2010-3549, CVE-2010-3551, CVE-2010-3553, CVE-2010-3556,CVE-2010-3557, CVE-2010-3562, CVE-2010-3565, CVE-2010-3568, CVE-2010-3569,CVE-2010-3571, CVE-2010-3572)Note: The java-1.4.2-ibm packages were renamed to java-1.4.2-ibm-sap tocorrect a naming overlap; however, java-1.4.2-ibm-sap does notautomatically obsolete the previous java-1.4.2-ibm packages for Red HatEnterprise Linux 4 and 5 for SAP. Refer to the RHBA-2010:0491 andRHBA-2010:0530 advisories, listed in the References, for furtherinformation.All users of java-1.4.2-ibm-sap for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, 5 and 6 forSAP are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain the IBM1.4.2 SR13-FP6 Java release. All running instances of IBM Java must berestarted for this update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0986?
The severity of RHSA-2010:0986 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0986?
To fix RHSA-2010:0986, you should update the affected Java packages to the latest version provided by Red Hat.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2010:0986 address?
RHSA-2010:0986 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java 2 Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit.
Which versions of Java are affected by RHSA-2010:0986?
RHSA-2010:0986 affects IBM Java versions 1.4.2-ibm-sap prior to 1.4.2.13.6 and other related packages.
Is RHSA-2010:0986 applicable to all Linux distributions?
RHSA-2010:0986 is specifically applicable to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.