RHSA-2012:1238: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 6 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBMJava Software Development Kit.This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java RuntimeEnvironment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit. Detailedvulnerability descriptions are linked from the IBM Security alerts page,listed in the References section. (CVE-2012-0551, CVE-2012-1713,CVE-2012-1716, CVE-2012-1717, CVE-2012-1718, CVE-2012-1719, CVE-2012-1721,CVE-2012-1722, CVE-2012-1725)All users of java-1.6.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 6 SR11 release. All running instancesof IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2012:1238?
The severity of RHSA-2012:1238 is rated as important due to multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.
How do I fix RHSA-2012:1238?
To fix RHSA-2012:1238, you should update to the latest available version of IBM Java SE 6, specifically version 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.11.0-1jpp.1.el6_3 or newer.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2012:1238?
RHSA-2012:1238 affects systems running IBM Java SE 6, including several Red Hat Linux distributions.
Are there specific packages to update for RHSA-2012:1238?
Yes, you need to update packages like java, java-demo, java-devel, and others associated with IBM Java SE 6.
Is RHSA-2012:1238 the only vulnerability related to IBM Java SE 6?
No, RHSA-2012:1238 is one of multiple vulnerabilities identified in IBM Java SE 6 that require attention.