Advisory Published

RHSA-2012:1289: Critical: java-1.7.0-ibm security update

First published: Tue Sep 18 2012(Updated: )

IBM Java SE version 7 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM<br>Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime<br>Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit. Detailed<br>vulnerability descriptions are linked from the IBM Security alerts page,<br>listed in the References section. (CVE-2012-0547, CVE-2012-0551,<br>CVE-2012-1682, CVE-2012-1713, CVE-2012-1716, CVE-2012-1717, CVE-2012-1719,<br>CVE-2012-1721, CVE-2012-1722, CVE-2012-1725, CVE-2012-1726, CVE-2012-3136,<br>CVE-2012-4681)<br>All users of java-1.7.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updated<br>packages, containing the IBM Java SE 7 SR2 release. All running instances<br>of IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.<br>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-demo-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-demo-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-devel-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-devel-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-jdbc-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-jdbc-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-plugin-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-plugin-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-src-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-src-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-demo-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-demo-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-devel-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-devel-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-jdbc-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-jdbc-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-plugin-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-plugin-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-src-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-src-1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2012:1289?

    The severity of RHSA-2012:1289 is generally considered critical due to the vulnerabilities it addresses in IBM Java SE version 7.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2012:1289?

    To fix RHSA-2012:1289, you should update the affected IBM Java packages to the latest recommended version provided by Red Hat.

  • Which versions are affected by RHSA-2012:1289?

    RHSA-2012:1289 affects specific versions of IBM Java packages including 1.7.0-ibm and its associated components.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2012:1289?

    RHSA-2012:1289 addresses several vulnerabilities related to the Java Runtime Environment that could allow for remote code execution.

  • Is there a recommended action for users still on IBM Java SE version 7 after RHSA-2012:1289?

    Users on IBM Java SE version 7 should upgrade to a newer and supported version as soon as possible to mitigate security risks.

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