First published: Thu Oct 20 2016(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE version 8 includes the Oracle Java Runtime Environment and the Oracle Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update upgrades Oracle Java SE 8 to version 8 Update 111.<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-2016-5542, CVE-2016-5554, CVE-2016-5556, CVE-2016-5573, CVE-2016-5582, CVE-2016-5597)</li>
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The severity of RHSA-2016:2088 is classified as critical due to the presence of multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Java SE.
To fix RHSA-2016:2088, upgrade Oracle Java SE to version 8 Update 111 or later.
RHSA-2016:2088 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the Oracle Java Runtime Environment.
Any users running an affected version of Oracle Java SE prior to the update are vulnerable to the issues addressed in RHSA-2016:2088.
Yes, there may be known exploits for the vulnerabilities fixed in RHSA-2016:2088, which emphasizes the need for immediate updates.