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- RHSA-2013:0531
RHSA-2013:0531: Critical: java-1.6.0-sun security update
First published: Wed Feb 20 2013(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE version 6 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and<br>the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update fixes three vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime<br>Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit. Further<br>information about these flaws can be found on the Oracle Java SE Critical<br>Patch Update Advisory page, listed in the References section.<br>(CVE-2013-0169, CVE-2013-1486, CVE-2013-1487)<br>All users of java-1.6.0-sun are advised to upgrade to these updated<br>packages, which provide Oracle Java 6 Update 41. All running instances of<br>Oracle Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.<br>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java SE | ||
| Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE | ||
| Java SE Development Kit |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=907589
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=913014
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=913030
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#critical
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013update-1905892.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:0531 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2013:0531?
The severity of RHSA-2013:0531 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2013:0531?
You can fix RHSA-2013:0531 by updating to the latest version of Oracle Java SE version 6 that includes the security patch.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2013:0531?
RHSA-2013:0531 addresses three vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.
Who is affected by RHSA-2013:0531?
Users of Oracle Java SE version 6 are affected by the vulnerabilities fixed in RHSA-2013:0531.
Is there a need to restart after applying RHSA-2013:0531?
Yes, a restart may be required after applying RHSA-2013:0531 to ensure all components are updated properly.
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