RHSA-2018:2569: Important: java-1.7.1-ibm security update
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 SR4-FP30.Security Fix(es): IBM JDK: privilege escalation via insufficiently restricted access to Attach API (CVE-2018-12539) IBM JDK: DoS in the java.math component (CVE-2018-1517) IBM JDK: path traversal flaw in the Diagnostic Tooling Framework (CVE-2018-1656) Oracle JDK: unspecified vulnerability fixed in 6u201, 7u191, 8u181, and 10.0.2 (Libraries) (CVE-2018-2940) OpenJDK: insufficient index validation in PatternSyntaxException getMessage() (Concurrency, 8199547) (CVE-2018-2952) Oracle JDK: unspecified vulnerability fixed in 6u201, 7u191, 8u181, and 10.0.2 (JSSE) (CVE-2018-2973) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:2569?
RHSA-2018:2569 has a severity rating of important due to the risk of privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:2569?
To fix RHSA-2018:2569, you should upgrade to IBM Java SE version 7.1.4.30 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2018:2569?
RHSA-2018:2569 affects multiple packages of IBM Java SE version 7, including the runtime and development kits.
What is the vulnerability in RHSA-2018:2569?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2018:2569 is related to insufficiently restricted access leading to potential privilege escalation.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2018:2569?
There is no specified workaround for RHSA-2018:2569; updating to the latest version is recommended.