RHSA-2015:2507: 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-2015-4734, CVE-2015-4803, CVE-2015-4805,CVE-2015-4806, CVE-2015-4810, CVE-2015-4835, CVE-2015-4840, CVE-2015-4842,CVE-2015-4843, CVE-2015-4844, CVE-2015-4860, CVE-2015-4871, CVE-2015-4872,CVE-2015-4882, CVE-2015-4883, CVE-2015-4893, CVE-2015-4902, CVE-2015-4903,CVE-2015-5006)Red Hat would like to thank Andrea Palazzo of Truel IT for reporting theCVE-2015-4806 issue.All users of java-1.7.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 7 SR9-FP20 release. All runninginstances of IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2015:2507?
The severity of RHSA-2015:2507 is high due to multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:2507?
To fix RHSA-2015:2507, update to the fixed version of the affected IBM Java packages listed in the advisory.
What versions are affected by RHSA-2015:2507?
Versions of IBM Java SE 7 prior to 1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.9.20-1jpp.1.el5 are affected by RHSA-2015:2507.
Are there any specific packages highlighted in RHSA-2015:2507?
Yes, specific packages include java, java-demo, java-devel, java-jdbc, java-plugin, and java-src related to IBM Java SE.
Is RHSA-2015:2507 related to security vulnerabilities?
Yes, RHSA-2015:2507 addresses security vulnerabilities found in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.