RHSA-2016:0708: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update

Published May 2, 2016
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Updated

IBM Java SE version 6 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM JavaSoftware Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 6 to version 6 SR16-FP25.Security Fix(es): This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit. Further information about these flawscan be found on the IBM Java Security alerts page, listed in the Referencessection. (CVE-2016-0264, CVE-2016-0363, CVE-2016-0376, CVE-2016-0686,CVE-2016-0687, CVE-2016-3422, CVE-2016-3426, CVE-2016-3427, CVE-2016-3443,CVE-2016-3449)

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el6_7
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5

Remediation

Event History

May 2, 2016
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:0708?

The severity of RHSA-2016:0708 is categorized as moderate due to multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2016:0708?

To fix RHSA-2016:0708, update your IBM Java SE to version 6 SR16-FP25 or later.

3

What software is affected by RHSA-2016:0708?

RHSA-2016:0708 affects various packages of IBM Java version 6, including java, demo, devel, javacomm, jdbc, plugin, and src for both EL5 and EL6.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:0708?

RHSA-2016:0708 addresses multiple vulnerabilities found in the IBM Java Runtime Environment that could potentially allow unauthorized access or code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2016:0708 if I cannot apply the update?

If you cannot apply the update for RHSA-2016:0708, it is recommended to limit access to affected software and monitor for unusual activity.

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