RHSA-2016:0100: 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-2015-5041, CVE-2015-7575, CVE-2015-7981,CVE-2015-8126, CVE-2015-8472, CVE-2015-8540, 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-1.7.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 7 SR9-FP30 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-2016:0100?
The severity of RHSA-2016:0100 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2016:0100?
To fix RHSA-2016:0100, update the IBM Java packages to version 1.7.0-ibm-1.7.0.9.30-1jpp.1.el5 or newer.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2016:0100?
RHSA-2016:0100 affects systems running IBM Java SE version 7, specifically the packages related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (el5).
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:0100?
RHSA-2016:0100 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.
Is it mandatory to apply the fix for RHSA-2016:0100?
While not legally mandatory, it is strongly recommended to apply the fix for RHSA-2016:0100 to mitigate security risks.