RHSA-2016:0057: Important: java-1.6.0-sun security update

Published Jan 21, 2016
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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-2015-8126, CVE-2015-8472, CVE-2016-0402, CVE-2016-0448, CVE-2016-0466,CVE-2016-0483, CVE-2016-0494)Note: This update also disallows the use of the MD5 hash algorithm in thecertification path processing. The use of MD5 can be re-enabled by removingMD5 from the jdk.certpath.disabledAlgorithms security property defined inthe java.security file.All users of java-1.6.0-sun are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, which provide Oracle Java 6 Update 111 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

Jan 21, 2016
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:0057?

The severity of RHSA-2016:0057 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2016:0057?

To fix RHSA-2016:0057, update Oracle Java SE to the latest version available.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:0057?

RHSA-2016:0057 addresses multiple vulnerabilities within Oracle Java SE that affect the runtime environment and software development kit.

4

Which versions of Oracle Java SE are affected by RHSA-2016:0057?

RHSA-2016:0057 affects Oracle Java SE version 6.

5

Are there any known issues with the fix for RHSA-2016:0057?

At this time, there are no widely reported known issues associated with the fix for RHSA-2016:0057.

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