RHSA-2009:1662: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite Server Sun Java Runtime security update
This update corrects several security vulnerabilities in the Sun JavaRuntime Environment shipped as part of Red Hat Network Satellite Server5.1. In a typical operating environment, these are of low security risk asthe runtime is not used on untrusted applets.Several flaws were fixed in the Sun Java 5 Runtime Environment.(CVE-2006-2426, CVE-2008-2086, CVE-2009-1093, CVE-2009-1094, CVE-2009-1095,CVE-2009-1096, CVE-2009-1098, CVE-2009-1099, CVE-2009-1100, CVE-2009-1103,CVE-2009-1104, CVE-2009-1107, CVE-2009-2409, CVE-2009-2475, CVE-2009-2625,CVE-2009-2670, CVE-2009-2671, CVE-2009-2672, CVE-2009-2673, CVE-2009-2675,CVE-2009-2676, CVE-2009-2689, CVE-2009-3728, CVE-2009-3873, CVE-2009-3876,CVE-2009-3877, CVE-2009-3879, CVE-2009-3880, CVE-2009-3881, CVE-2009-3882,CVE-2009-3883, CVE-2009-3884)Note: This is the final update for the java-1.5.0-sun packages, as the SunJava SE Release family 5.0 has now reached End of Service Life. Analternative to Sun Java SE 5.0 is the Java 2 Technology Edition of theIBM Developer Kit for Linux, which is available from the Satellite 5.1channels on the Red Hat Network.For a long term solution, Red Hat advises users to switch from Sun Java SE5.0 to the Java 2 Technology Edition of the IBM Developer Kit for Linux.Refer to the Solution section for instructions.Users of Red Hat Network Satellite Server 5.1 are advised to upgrade tothese updated java-1.5.0-sun packages, which resolve these issues. Allrunning instances of Sun Java must be restarted for the update to takeeffect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1662?
The severity of RHSA-2009:1662 is considered low as the vulnerabilities typically arise in a controlled environment where the Java Runtime Environment is not exposed to untrusted applets.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1662?
To fix RHSA-2009:1662, you should apply the recommended updates for the Sun Java Runtime Environment provided in the advisory.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2009:1662?
RHSA-2009:1662 addresses several security vulnerabilities found in the Sun Java Runtime Environment within Red Hat Network Satellite Server.
Is RHSA-2009:1662 relevant to my environment?
RHSA-2009:1662 is primarily relevant if you are using Red Hat Network Satellite Server 5.1 with the Sun Java Runtime Environment.
What is the impact if RHSA-2009:1662 is not applied?
If RHSA-2009:1662 is not applied, there may be a slight security risk, but it is generally low due to the operational environment of the affected software.