RHSA-2015:2509: Critical: java-1.8.0-ibm security update
IBM Java SE version 8 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-1.8.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 8 SR2 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-2015:2509?
The severity of RHSA-2015:2509 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:2509?
To fix RHSA-2015:2509, update the affected IBM Java packages to the latest recommended version.
Which versions are affected by RHSA-2015:2509?
RHSA-2015:2509 affects versions up to 1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.2.0-1jpp.1.el7.
What components are included in the RHSA-2015:2509 update?
The RHSA-2015:2509 update includes fixes for the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.
Is there any specific software required for the RHSA-2015:2509 update?
Yes, the RHSA-2015:2509 update requires specific versions of IBM Java packages listed in the advisory.