RHSA-2015:1020: Critical: java-1.7.1-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environmentand the IBM Java 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 in the References section, for additional detailsabout this change.All users of java-1.7.1-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 7R1 SR3 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-2015:1020?
The severity of RHSA-2015:1020 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:1020?
To fix RHSA-2015:1020, you need to update to the specified versions of IBM Java SE, such as 1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.0-1jpp.2.el7_1.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2015:1020?
RHSA-2015:1020 affects systems running IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1, particularly on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Is RHSA-2015:1020 related to Java security vulnerabilities?
Yes, RHSA-2015:1020 addresses multiple vulnerabilities within the IBM Java Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit.
What is the recommended action for users of affected packages in RHSA-2015:1020?
Users of affected packages should apply the recommended updates to mitigate security risks associated with RHSA-2015:1020.