RHSA-2013:1793: 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 Server5.4, 5.5 and 5.6. In a typical operating environment, these are of lowsecurity risk as the runtime is not used on untrusted applets.Several flaws were fixed in the IBM Java 2 Runtime Environment.(CVE-2013-3829, CVE-2013-4041, CVE-2013-5372, CVE-2013-5375, CVE-2013-5457,CVE-2013-5772, CVE-2013-5774, CVE-2013-5776, CVE-2013-5778, CVE-2013-5780,CVE-2013-5782, CVE-2013-5783, CVE-2013-5784, CVE-2013-5787, CVE-2013-5789,CVE-2013-5797, CVE-2013-5801, CVE-2013-5802, CVE-2013-5803, CVE-2013-5804,CVE-2013-5809, CVE-2013-5812, CVE-2013-5814, CVE-2013-5817, CVE-2013-5818,CVE-2013-5819, CVE-2013-5820, CVE-2013-5823, CVE-2013-5824, CVE-2013-5825,CVE-2013-5829, CVE-2013-5830, CVE-2013-5831, CVE-2013-5832, CVE-2013-5840,CVE-2013-5842, CVE-2013-5843, CVE-2013-5848, CVE-2013-5849, CVE-2013-5850,CVE-2013-5851)Users of Red Hat Network Satellite Server 5.4, 5.5 and 5.6 are advised toupgrade to these updated packages, which contain the IBM Java SE 6 SR15release. For this update to take effect, Red Hat Network Satellite Servermust be restarted ("/usr/sbin/rhn-satellite restart"), as well as allrunning instances of IBM Java.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2013:1793?
The severity of RHSA-2013:1793 is considered low in a typical operating environment.
How do I fix RHSA-2013:1793?
To fix RHSA-2013:1793, update the affected IBM Java packages to version 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5 or el6.
Which versions of Red Hat are affected by RHSA-2013:1793?
RHSA-2013:1793 affects Red Hat Network Satellite Server versions 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6.
Does RHSA-2013:1793 affect untrusted applets?
No, the runtime is not typically used on untrusted applets, limiting security risk.
Are there any specific packages mentioned in RHSA-2013:1793?
Yes, the specific packages mentioned include java and java-devel versions 1.6.0-ibm.