RHSA-2018:2576: 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.<br>This update upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR4-FP30.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> IBM JDK: privilege escalation via insufficiently restricted access to Attach API (CVE-2018-12539)</li> <li> IBM JDK: DoS in the java.math component (CVE-2018-1517)</li> <li> IBM JDK: path traversal flaw in the Diagnostic Tooling Framework (CVE-2018-1656)</li> <li> Oracle JDK: unspecified vulnerability fixed in 6u201, 7u191, 8u181, and 10.0.2 (Libraries) (CVE-2018-2940)</li> <li> OpenJDK: insufficient index validation in PatternSyntaxException getMessage() (Concurrency, 8199547) (CVE-2018-2952)</li> <li> Oracle JDK: unspecified vulnerability fixed in 6u201, 7u191, 8u181, and 10.0.2 (JSSE) (CVE-2018-2973)</li> 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-2018:2576?
The severity of RHSA-2018:2576 is classified as Important due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:2576?
To fix RHSA-2018:2576, update your IBM Java SE version to at least 7R1 SR4-FP30.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:2576?
Affected packages for RHSA-2018:2576 include various IBM Java packages such as ibm, ibm-demo, ibm-devel, ibm-jdbc, ibm-plugin, and ibm-src.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in RHSA-2018:2576?
The cause of the vulnerability in RHSA-2018:2576 is insufficiently restricted access, which may lead to privilege escalation.
Is there an update available for RHSA-2018:2576?
Yes, there is an update available that upgrades IBM Java SE 7 to version 7R1 SR4-FP30 to mitigate the vulnerability.