RHSA-2013:0823: 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-2013-0169, CVE-2013-0401,CVE-2013-1491, CVE-2013-1537, CVE-2013-1540, CVE-2013-1557, CVE-2013-1563,CVE-2013-1569, CVE-2013-2383, CVE-2013-2384, CVE-2013-2394, CVE-2013-2417,CVE-2013-2418, CVE-2013-2419, CVE-2013-2420, CVE-2013-2422, CVE-2013-2424,CVE-2013-2429, CVE-2013-2430, CVE-2013-2432, CVE-2013-2433, CVE-2013-2435,CVE-2013-2440)All users of java-1.6.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 6 SR13-FP2 release. All runninginstances of IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2013:0823?
The severity of RHSA-2013:0823 is moderate due to multiple vulnerabilities addressed in various IBM Java SE packages.
How do I fix RHSA-2013:0823?
To fix RHSA-2013:0823, you need to update affected IBM Java SE packages to the recommended versions provided in the advisory.
What products are affected by RHSA-2013:0823?
RHSA-2013:0823 affects various versions of the IBM Java Runtime Environment and Java Software Development Kit.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2013:0823?
RHSA-2013:0823 addresses several vulnerabilities that could potentially lead to security risks in Java applications.
Is it necessary to update for RHSA-2013:0823 if I am not using Java SE products?
If you are not using IBM Java SE products or any of the affected packages, you may not need to apply the update for RHSA-2013:0823.