RHSA-2015:1007: Critical: java-1.7.0-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 7 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. Further informationabout these flaws can be found on the IBM Java Security alerts page, listedin the References section. (CVE-2005-1080, CVE-2015-0138, CVE-2015-0192,CVE-2015-0458, CVE-2015-0459, CVE-2015-0469, CVE-2015-0477, CVE-2015-0478,CVE-2015-0480, CVE-2015-0488, CVE-2015-0491, CVE-2015-1914, CVE-2015-2808)The CVE-2015-0478 issue was discovered by Florian Weimer of Red HatProduct Security.Note: With this update, the IBM JDK now disables RC4 SSL/TLS cipher suitesby default to address the CVE-2015-2808 issue. Refer to Red Hat Bugzillabug 1207101, linked to from the References section, for additional detailsabout this change.All users of java-1.7.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 7 SR9 release. All running instancesof IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.
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What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2015:1007?
RHSA-2015:1007 addresses several vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and IBM Java Software Development Kit.
What is the severity rating of RHSA-2015:1007?
The severity rating of RHSA-2015:1007 is classified as important.
Which versions of IBM Java are affected by RHSA-2015:1007?
RHSA-2015:1007 affects IBM Java version 7 up to 1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.9.0-1jpp.1.el5.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:1007?
To fix RHSA-2015:1007, update to IBM Java version 1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.9.0-1jpp.1.el5 or later.
Is there any specific action required for RHSA-2015:1007?
Yes, users of the affected IBM Java versions should apply the update provided in RHSA-2015:1007.