RHSA-2016:0098: 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-2015-5041, CVE-2015-7575, CVE-2015-8126,CVE-2015-8472, CVE-2016-0402, CVE-2016-0448, CVE-2016-0466, CVE-2016-0475,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-1.8.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 8 SR2-FP10 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-2016:0098?
RHSA-2016:0098 addresses multiple critical vulnerabilities in IBM Java SE version 8.
How do I fix RHSA-2016:0098?
To fix RHSA-2016:0098, update the IBM Java packages to version 1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.2.10-1jpp.1.el7 or later.
Which IBM Java software is affected by RHSA-2016:0098?
RHSA-2016:0098 affects various IBM Java packages including java, demo, devel, jdbc, plugin, and src.
What are the implications of not addressing RHSA-2016:0098?
Failing to address RHSA-2016:0098 may expose systems to exploitation through unpatched vulnerabilities in IBM Java.
Is there a way to check if my system is impacted by RHSA-2016:0098?
You can check your system's Java version against the affected packages listed in RHSA-2016:0098 to determine if it is impacted.