RHSA-2015:1928: Important: java-1.6.0-sun security update

Published Oct 22, 2015

Updated

Oracle Java SE version 6 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-2015-4734, CVE-2015-4803, CVE-2015-4805, CVE-2015-4806, CVE-2015-4835,CVE-2015-4842, CVE-2015-4843, CVE-2015-4844, CVE-2015-4860, CVE-2015-4872,CVE-2015-4881, CVE-2015-4882, CVE-2015-4883, CVE-2015-4893, CVE-2015-4902,CVE-2015-4903, CVE-2015-4911)Red Hat would like to thank Andrea Palazzo of Truel IT for reporting theCVE-2015-4806 issue.All users of java-1.6.0-sun are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, which provide Oracle Java 6 Update 105 and resolve these issues.All running instances of Oracle Java must be restarted for the update totake effect.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle Java SE

Remediation

Event History

Oct 22, 2015

Advisory Published

12:00 AM

Data Sourced

12:00 AM

RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2015:1928?

The severity of RHSA-2015:1928 is classified as important.

How do I fix RHSA-2015:1928?

To fix RHSA-2015:1928, you should update your Oracle Java SE version to the latest available patch.

What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2015:1928?

RHSA-2015:1928 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.

What versions of Oracle Java SE are affected by RHSA-2015:1928?

RHSA-2015:1928 affects Oracle Java SE version 6 and potentially other related installations.

Is it necessary to apply RHSA-2015:1928 updates immediately?

Yes, it is strongly recommended to apply the updates for RHSA-2015:1928 to mitigate security risks.