RHSA-2013:1456: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite server IBM Java Runtime security update
This update corrects several security vulnerabilities in the IBM JavaRuntime Environment shipped as part of Red Hat Network Satellite Server5.5. In a typical operating environment, these are of low security risk asthe runtime is not used on untrusted applets.Several flaws were fixed in the IBM Java 2 Runtime Environment.(CVE-2012-0547, CVE-2012-0551, CVE-2012-1531, CVE-2012-1532, CVE-2012-1533,CVE-2012-1541, CVE-2012-1682, CVE-2012-1713, CVE-2012-1716, CVE-2012-1717,CVE-2012-1718, CVE-2012-1719, CVE-2012-1721, CVE-2012-1722, CVE-2012-1725,CVE-2012-3143, CVE-2012-3159, CVE-2012-3213, CVE-2012-3216, CVE-2012-3342,CVE-2012-4820, CVE-2012-4822, CVE-2012-4823, CVE-2012-5068, CVE-2012-5069,CVE-2012-5071, CVE-2012-5072, CVE-2012-5073, CVE-2012-5075, CVE-2012-5079,CVE-2012-5081, CVE-2012-5083, CVE-2012-5084, CVE-2012-5089, CVE-2013-0169,CVE-2013-0351, CVE-2013-0401, CVE-2013-0409, CVE-2013-0419, CVE-2013-0423,CVE-2013-0424, CVE-2013-0425, CVE-2013-0426, CVE-2013-0427, CVE-2013-0428,CVE-2013-0432, CVE-2013-0433, CVE-2013-0434, CVE-2013-0435, CVE-2013-0438,CVE-2013-0440, CVE-2013-0441, CVE-2013-0442, CVE-2013-0443, CVE-2013-0445,CVE-2013-0446, CVE-2013-0450, CVE-2013-0809, CVE-2013-1473, CVE-2013-1476,CVE-2013-1478, CVE-2013-1480, CVE-2013-1481, CVE-2013-1486, CVE-2013-1487,CVE-2013-1491, CVE-2013-1493, CVE-2013-1500, CVE-2013-1537, CVE-2013-1540,CVE-2013-1557, CVE-2013-1563, CVE-2013-1569, CVE-2013-1571, CVE-2013-2383,CVE-2013-2384, CVE-2013-2394, CVE-2013-2407, CVE-2013-2412, 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-2013-2437, CVE-2013-2440, CVE-2013-2442, CVE-2013-2443, CVE-2013-2444,CVE-2013-2446, CVE-2013-2447, CVE-2013-2448, CVE-2013-2450, CVE-2013-2451,CVE-2013-2452, CVE-2013-2453, CVE-2013-2454, CVE-2013-2455, CVE-2013-2456,CVE-2013-2457, CVE-2013-2459, CVE-2013-2463, CVE-2013-2464, CVE-2013-2465,CVE-2013-2466, CVE-2013-2468, CVE-2013-2469, CVE-2013-2470, CVE-2013-2471,CVE-2013-2472, CVE-2013-2473, CVE-2013-3743)Users of Red Hat Network Satellite Server 5.5 are advised to upgrade tothese updated packages, which contain the IBM Java SE 6 SR14 release. Forthis update to take effect, Red Hat Network Satellite Server must berestarted ("/usr/sbin/rhn-satellite restart"), as well as all runninginstances of IBM Java.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2013:1456?
The severity of RHSA-2013:1456 is considered low as it primarily affects the IBM Java Runtime Environment used in trusted environments.
How do I fix RHSA-2013:1456?
To fix RHSA-2013:1456, update to the patched version of the IBM Java packages as specified in the advisory.
What versions of Java are affected by RHSA-2013:1456?
RHSA-2013:1456 affects specific versions of IBM Java such as 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el6_4 and 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el5_9.
Is a reboot required after applying the fix for RHSA-2013:1456?
Typically, a reboot is not required after applying the fix for RHSA-2013:1456, but it is good practice to verify application functionality.
What is the impact of not addressing RHSA-2013:1456?
Not addressing RHSA-2013:1456 may leave your Java Runtime Environment vulnerable to security risks, but in most environments, the risk is low.