RHSA-2017:0338: Critical: java-1.6.0-ibm security update

Published Feb 28, 2017
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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-FP41.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-2016-2183, CVE-2016-5546, 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)

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-demo-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-devel-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-javacomm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-jdbc-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-plugin-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-src-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11
1.6.0-ibm-accessibility-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el5_11

Remediation

Event History

Feb 28, 2017
Advisory Published
12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0338?

The severity of RHSA-2017:0338 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2017:0338?

To fix RHSA-2017:0338, you should upgrade to IBM Java SE version 6 SR16-FP41.

3

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2017:0338 address?

RHSA-2017:0338 addresses multiple vulnerabilities in the IBM Java Runtime Environment.

4

Which versions of IBM Java SE are affected by RHSA-2017:0338?

RHSA-2017:0338 affects IBM Java SE version 6 up to 1.6.0-ibm-1.6.0.16.41-1jpp.1.el6_8.

5

Is there a deadline for applying the RHSA-2017:0338 update?

It is highly recommended to apply the RHSA-2017:0338 update as soon as possible to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

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