First published: Thu Jul 21 2016(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE version 6 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update upgrades Oracle Java SE 6 to version 6 Update 121.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> 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-2016-3458, CVE-2016-3500, CVE-2016-3503, CVE-2016-3508, CVE-2016-3550)</li>
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The severity of RHSA-2016:1477 is classified as critical due to the multiple vulnerabilities that could be exploited to compromise the system.
To fix RHSA-2016:1477, update Oracle Java SE 6 to version 6 Update 121 or later as specified in the advisory.
RHSA-2016:1477 addresses multiple vulnerabilities within the Oracle Java Runtime Environment that could allow for remote code execution.
RHSA-2016:1477 affects Oracle Java SE version 6 prior to Update 121.
There is no official workaround for RHSA-2016:1477, and immediate updating is strongly recommended to mitigate the vulnerabilities.