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- RHSA-2015:1243
RHSA-2015:1243: Important: java-1.6.0-sun security update
First published: Fri Jul 17 2015(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE version 6 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and<br>the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update fixes several vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime<br>Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit. Further<br>information about these flaws can be found on the Oracle Java SE Critical<br>Patch Update Advisory page, listed in the References section.<br>(CVE-2015-2590, CVE-2015-2601, CVE-2015-2621, CVE-2015-2625, CVE-2015-2627,<br>CVE-2015-2628, CVE-2015-2632, CVE-2015-2637, CVE-2015-2638, CVE-2015-2664,<br>CVE-2015-2808, CVE-2015-4000, CVE-2015-4731, CVE-2015-4732, CVE-2015-4733,<br>CVE-2015-4748, CVE-2015-4749, CVE-2015-4760)<br>Note: With this update, Oracle JDK now disables RC4 TLS/SSL cipher suites<br>by default to address the CVE-2015-2808 issue. Refer to Red Hat Bugzilla<br>bug 1207101, linked to in the References section, for additional details<br>about this change.<br>Note: This update forces the TLS/SSL client implementation in Oracle JDK to<br>reject DH key sizes below 768 bits to address the CVE-2015-4000 issue.<br>Refer to Red Hat Bugzilla bug 1223211, linked to in the References section,<br>for additional details about this change.<br>All users of java-1.6.0-sun are advised to upgrade to these updated<br>packages, which provide Oracle Java 6 Update 101 and resolve these issues.<br>All running instances of Oracle Java must be restarted for the update to<br>take effect.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Java | ||
| Oracle Java | <Update 101 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1207101
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1223211
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1241965
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242019
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242232
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242234
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242240
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242275
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242281
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242372
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242379
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242394
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1242447
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243139
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243283
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243287
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243291
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243300
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1207101#c11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1223211#c33
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1243 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2015:1243?
The severity of RHSA-2015:1243 is categorized as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:1243?
To fix RHSA-2015:1243, you should update Oracle Java SE to the latest patched version as recommended in the advisory.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2015:1243?
RHSA-2015:1243 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment that could lead to exploitation.
Is RHSA-2015:1243 applicable to all Oracle Java SE versions?
RHSA-2015:1243 specifically affects Oracle Java SE version 6 and does not apply to other versions.
What are the potential risks of not addressing RHSA-2015:1243?
Not addressing RHSA-2015:1243 could result in serious security risks, including unauthorized access and exploitation of system resources.
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