Advisory Published

RHSA-2012:0006: Critical: java-1.4.2-ibm security update

First published: Mon Jan 09 2012(Updated: )

The IBM Java SE version 1.4.2 release includes the IBM Java 1.4.2 Runtime<br>Environment and the IBM Java 1.4.2 Software Development Kit.<br>This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java 1.4.2 Runtime<br>Environment and the IBM Java 1.4.2 Software Development Kit. Detailed<br>vulnerability descriptions are linked from the IBM "Security alerts" page,<br>listed in the References section. (CVE-2011-3389, CVE-2011-3545,<br>CVE-2011-3547, CVE-2011-3548, CVE-2011-3549, CVE-2011-3552, CVE-2011-3556,<br>CVE-2011-3557, CVE-2011-3560)<br>All users of java-1.4.2-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updated<br>packages, which contain the IBM Java 1.4.2 SR13-FP11 release. All running<br>instances of IBM Java must be restarted for this update to take effect.<br>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-demo-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-demo-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-demo-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-demo-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-devel-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-devel-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-devel-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-devel-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-javacomm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-javacomm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-javacomm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-javacomm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-jdbc-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-jdbc-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-plugin-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-plugin-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-src-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-src-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-src-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-src-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the vulnerabilities addressed in RHSA-2012:0006?

    RHSA-2012:0006 addresses several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java 1.4.2 Runtime Environment and SDK that could potentially allow for remote code execution or information disclosure.

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2012:0006?

    The severity of RHSA-2012:0006 is classified as critical due to the potential impact of remote code execution.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2012:0006?

    To fix RHSA-2012:0006, update the IBM Java package to version 1.4.2-ibm-1.4.2.13.11-1jpp.1.el5 or later.

  • Which packages are affected by RHSA-2012:0006?

    Packages affected by RHSA-2012:0006 include various IBM Java components such as java, java-devel, and java-demo for version 1.4.2-ibm.

  • Is RHSA-2012:0006 relevant for both x86 and x86_64 architectures?

    Yes, RHSA-2012:0006 is relevant for both x86 and x86_64 architectures for affected packages.

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