RHSA-2016:2137: Critical: java-1.7.1-ibm security update

Published Nov 2, 2016
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Updated

IBM Java SE version 7 Release 1 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR3-FP60.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 flaws can be found on the IBM Java Security alerts page, listed in the References section. (CVE-2016-5542, CVE-2016-5554, CVE-2016-5556, CVE-2016-5573, CVE-2016-5597)

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-plugin-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-demo-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-devel-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-jdbc-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
redhat/java<1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2
1.7.1-ibm-src-1.7.1.3.60-1jpp.1.el7_2

Remediation

Event History

Nov 2, 2016
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:2137?

The severity of RHSA-2016:2137 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2016:2137?

To fix RHSA-2016:2137, update your IBM Java SE installations to version 7R1 SR3-FP60 as per the recommended package remediations.

3

What products are affected by RHSA-2016:2137?

RHSA-2016:2137 affects various IBM Java packages including java, ibm-devel, ibm-demo, ibm-jdbc, ibm-plugin, and ibm-src.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:2137?

RHSA-2016:2137 addresses multiple vulnerabilities within the IBM Java Runtime Environment with potential security risks.

5

Is it necessary to apply the update for RHSA-2016:2137?

Yes, applying the update for RHSA-2016:2137 is necessary to mitigate known security vulnerabilities.

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