RHSA-2017:0834: Important: jboss-ec2-eap package for EAP 7.0.5
The eap7-jboss-ec2-eap package provides scripts for Red Hat JBoss EnterpriseApplication Platform running on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).With this update, the eap7-jboss-ec2-eap package has been updated to ensurecompatibility with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.5.Refer to the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.0.5 Release Notes, linked to in the References section, for information on the most significant bug fixes and enhancements included in this release.Security Fix(es):It was discovered that the jboss init script performed unsafe file handling which could result in local privilege escalation.(CVE-2016-8656)It was found that JBoss EAP 7 Header Cache was inefficient. An attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of service attack.(CVE-2016-9589) The CVE-2016-9589 issue was discovered by Gabriel Lavoie (Halogen Software).Before applying this update, back up your existing Red Hat JBoss EnterpriseApplication Platform installation and deployed applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2017:0834?
The severity of RHSA-2017:0834 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2017:0834?
To fix RHSA-2017:0834, upgrade the eap7-jboss-ec2-eap package to version 7.0.5-1.GA_redhat_1.ep7.el7 or the appropriate version for your distribution.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2017:0834?
The affected packages include eap7-jboss-ec2-eap and eap7-jboss-ec2-eap-samples for both el6 and el7.
Is RHSA-2017:0834 related to any specific platform?
Yes, RHSA-2017:0834 specifically pertains to the Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).
When was the advisory for RHSA-2017:0834 released?
The advisory for RHSA-2017:0834 was released in 2017.