RHSA-2014:0508: 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 alertspage, listed in the References section. (CVE-2014-0457, CVE-2014-2421,CVE-2014-0429, CVE-2014-0461, CVE-2014-2428, CVE-2014-0446, CVE-2014-0452,CVE-2014-0451, CVE-2014-2423, CVE-2014-2427, CVE-2014-0458, CVE-2014-2414,CVE-2014-2412, CVE-2014-2409, CVE-2014-0460, CVE-2013-6954, CVE-2013-6629,CVE-2014-2401, CVE-2014-0449, CVE-2014-0453, CVE-2014-2398, CVE-2014-1876,CVE-2014-2420)All users of java-1.6.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 6 SR16 release. All running instancesof IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2014:0508?
The severity of RHSA-2014:0508 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2014:0508?
To fix RHSA-2014:0508, update IBM Java SE to the latest version available for your system.
What versions of IBM Java SE are affected by RHSA-2014:0508?
RHSA-2014:0508 affects IBM Java SE version 6, specifically versions prior to 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6_5.
What specific packages are targeted by the update in RHSA-2014:0508?
The update in RHSA-2014:0508 targets several packages including ibm, ibm-demo, ibm-devel, ibm-javacomm, ibm-jdbc, ibm-plugin, and ibm-src.
Is RHSA-2014:0508 applicable only to Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
Yes, RHSA-2014:0508 is specifically applicable to Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions that include the affected IBM Java packages.