RHSA-2015:1242: Critical: java-1.7.0-oracle security update
Oracle Java SE version 7 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment andthe Oracle Java Software Development Kit.This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java RuntimeEnvironment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit. Furtherinformation about these flaws can be found on the Oracle Java SE CriticalPatch Update Advisory page, listed in the References section.(CVE-2015-2590, CVE-2015-2596, CVE-2015-2601, CVE-2015-2613, CVE-2015-2619,CVE-2015-2621, CVE-2015-2625, CVE-2015-2627, CVE-2015-2628, CVE-2015-2632,CVE-2015-2637, CVE-2015-2638, CVE-2015-2664, CVE-2015-2808, CVE-2015-4000,CVE-2015-4729, CVE-2015-4731, CVE-2015-4732, CVE-2015-4733, CVE-2015-4736,CVE-2015-4748, CVE-2015-4749, CVE-2015-4760)Note: With this update, Oracle JDK now disables RC4 TLS/SSL 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.Note: This update forces the TLS/SSL client implementation in Oracle JDK toreject DH key sizes below 768 bits to address the CVE-2015-4000 issue.Refer to Red Hat Bugzilla bug 1223211, linked to in the References section,for additional details about this change.All users of java-1.7.0-oracle are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, which provide Oracle Java 7 Update 85 and resolve these issues.All running instances of Oracle Java must be restarted for the update totake effect.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2015:1242?
The severity of RHSA-2015:1242 is classified as high due to the potential impact on system security.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:1242?
You can fix RHSA-2015:1242 by applying the latest updates and patches to your Oracle Java SE version 7 installation.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2015:1242?
RHSA-2015:1242 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.
Who is affected by RHSA-2015:1242?
Users and organizations utilizing Oracle Java SE version 7 are affected by RHSA-2015:1242.
When was RHSA-2015:1242 released?
RHSA-2015:1242 was released on October 20, 2015.