RHSA-2013:1793: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite server IBM Java Runtime security update

Published Dec 5, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.15.0-1jpp.1.el5

Remediation

Event History

Dec 5, 2013
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2013:1793?

The severity of RHSA-2013:1793 is considered low in a typical operating environment.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Does RHSA-2013:1793 affect untrusted applets?

No, the runtime is not typically used on untrusted applets, limiting security risk.

5

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.

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