RHSA-2012:1243: Critical: java-1.4.2-ibm security update
IBM J2SE version 1.4.2 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and theIBM Java 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-2012-1713, CVE-2012-1717,CVE-2012-1718, CVE-2012-1719)All users of java-1.4.2-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, which contain the IBM J2SE 1.4.2 SR13-FP13 release. All runninginstances of IBM Java must be restarted for this update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vulnerabilities are fixed in RHSA-2012:1243?
RHSA-2012:1243 addresses several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.
What is the severity of RHSA-2012:1243?
The severity of RHSA-2012:1243 is classified as critical due to its potential impact on security.
How do I fix RHSA-2012:1243?
To resolve RHSA-2012:1243, update to the affected packages for the IBM Java version specified in the advisory.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2012:1243?
The affected packages include various IBM Java packages such as java, java-devel, java-demo, and others specified in the advisory.
Is RHSA-2012:1243 relevant for my system?
RHSA-2012:1243 is relevant if you are using IBM J2SE version 1.4.2 or related Java packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.