RHSA-2016:0679: Critical: java-1.6.0-sun security update

Published Apr 21, 2016

Updated

Oracle Java SE version 6 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades Oracle Java SE 6 to version 6 Update 115.Security Fix(es): This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit. Further information about these flaws can be found on the Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory page, listed in the References section. (CVE-2016-0686, CVE-2016-0687, CVE-2016-0695, CVE-2016-3422, CVE-2016-3425, CVE-2016-3427, CVE-2016-3443, CVE-2016-3449)

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle Java Se

Remediation

Event History

Apr 21, 2016

Advisory Published

12:00 AM

Data Sourced

12:00 AM

RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:0679?

The severity of RHSA-2016:0679 is classified as critical due to multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Java SE.

How do I fix RHSA-2016:0679?

You can fix RHSA-2016:0679 by upgrading Oracle Java SE to version 6 Update 115.

Which versions of Oracle Java are affected by RHSA-2016:0679?

Oracle Java SE version 6 is the affected version in RHSA-2016:0679.

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:0679?

RHSA-2016:0679 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment.

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2016:0679?

There is no effective workaround for RHSA-2016:0679; upgrading is the recommended approach.