RHSA-2016:0101: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update

Published Feb 2, 2016
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Updated

IBM Java SE version 6 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-1.6.0-ibm are advised to upgrade to these updatedpackages, containing the IBM Java SE 6 SR16-FP20 release. All runninginstances of IBM Java must be restarted for the update to take effect.

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.20-1jpp.1.el5

Remediation

Event History

Feb 2, 2016
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:0101?

The severity of RHSA-2016:0101 is considered moderate due to vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2016:0101?

To fix RHSA-2016:0101, update to the latest version of the IBM Java packages as specified in the advisory.

3

Which IBM Java versions are affected by RHSA-2016:0101?

Versions of IBM Java SE 6 prior to the recommended updates are affected by RHSA-2016:0101.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:0101?

RHSA-2016:0101 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit.

5

Is there a need to reboot the system after applying RHSA-2016:0101?

Rebooting may be required after applying RHSA-2016:0101 to ensure all components are updated properly.

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