RHSA-2016:2659: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update

Published Nov 7, 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-FP35.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-2016-5542, CVE-2016-5554, CVE-2016-5556, CVE-2016-5573,CVE-2016-5597)

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.35-1jpp.1.el5_11

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Event History

Nov 7, 2016
Advisory Published
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2016:2659?

RHSA-2016:2659 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

2

What is the severity of RHSA-2016:2659?

The severity of RHSA-2016:2659 is considered moderate.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2016:2659?

To fix RHSA-2016:2659, upgrade IBM Java SE version 6 to version 6 SR16-FP35 as noted in the advisory.

4

What versions of IBM Java are affected by RHSA-2016:2659?

RHSA-2016:2659 affects IBM Java SE version 6 and its various variants.

5

Is upgrading to version 6 SR16-FP35 mandatory for compliance with RHSA-2016:2659?

Yes, upgrading to version 6 SR16-FP35 is necessary to mitigate the vulnerabilities outlined in RHSA-2016:2659.

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