RHSA-2014:0982: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite server IBM Java Runtime security update

Published Jul 29, 2014
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Updated

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-2013-5878, CVE-2013-5884, CVE-2013-5887, CVE-2013-5888, CVE-2013-5889,CVE-2013-5896, CVE-2013-5898, CVE-2013-5899, CVE-2013-5907, CVE-2013-5910,CVE-2013-6629, CVE-2013-6954, CVE-2014-0368, CVE-2014-0373, CVE-2014-0375,CVE-2014-0376, CVE-2014-0387, CVE-2014-0403, CVE-2014-0410, CVE-2014-0411,CVE-2014-0415, CVE-2014-0416, CVE-2014-0417, CVE-2014-0422, CVE-2014-0423,CVE-2014-0424, CVE-2014-0428, CVE-2014-0429, CVE-2014-0446, CVE-2014-0449,CVE-2014-0451, CVE-2014-0452, CVE-2014-0453, CVE-2014-0457, CVE-2014-0458,CVE-2014-0460, CVE-2014-0461, CVE-2014-0878, CVE-2014-1876, CVE-2014-2398,CVE-2014-2401, CVE-2014-2409, CVE-2014-2412, CVE-2014-2414, CVE-2014-2420,CVE-2014-2421, CVE-2014-2423, CVE-2014-2427, CVE-2014-2428)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 SR16release. 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-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el5

Remediation

Event History

Jul 29, 2014
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2014:0982?

The severity of RHSA-2014:0982 is considered low as the IBM Java Runtime Environment is not typically used in untrusted environments.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2014:0982?

To fix RHSA-2014:0982, update the IBM Java Runtime Environment to version 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.0-1jpp.1.el6 or later.

3

What software is affected by RHSA-2014:0982?

RHSA-2014:0982 affects various versions of the IBM Java Runtime Environment packaged with Red Hat Network Satellite Server 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6.

4

Is RHSA-2014:0982 related to any specific vulnerabilities?

Yes, RHSA-2014:0982 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities found in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

5

What are the remediation steps for RHSA-2014:0982?

Remediation steps for RHSA-2014:0982 include applying the recommended updates to the affected IBM Java packages.

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