Advisory Published

RHSA-2017:0263: Critical: java-1.8.0-ibm security update

First published: Thu Feb 09 2017(Updated: )

IBM Java SE version 8 includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and the IBM Java Software Development Kit.<br>This update upgrades IBM Java SE 8 to version 8 SR4.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> 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-2016-5546, CVE-2016-5547, CVE-2016-5548, CVE-2016-5549, CVE-2016-5552, CVE-2017-3231, CVE-2017-3241, CVE-2017-3252, CVE-2017-3253, CVE-2017-3259, CVE-2017-3261, CVE-2017-3272, CVE-2017-3289)</li>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-plugin-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-demo-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-devel-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-jdbc-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-src-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0263?

    The severity of RHSA-2017:0263 is classified as important due to multiple vulnerabilities found in IBM Java Runtime Environment.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2017:0263?

    To fix RHSA-2017:0263, upgrade to IBM Java SE version 8 SR4 or follow the package updates listed in the advisory.

  • What versions of IBM Java SE are affected by RHSA-2017:0263?

    RHSA-2017:0263 affects multiple versions of IBM Java SE 8 prior to 1.8.0-ibm-1.8.0.4.0-1jpp.1.el7.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2017:0263?

    RHSA-2017:0263 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

  • Is it necessary to apply the patch for RHSA-2017:0263?

    Yes, applying the patch for RHSA-2017:0263 is necessary to protect against potential security exploits in the affected versions.

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