---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red Hat update for java-1.5.0-ibm SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29498 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29498/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: System access, DoS, Manipulation of data, Security Bypass WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server) http://secunia.com/product/14052/ RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client) http://secunia.com/product/15166/ Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras v. 4 http://secunia.com/product/8743/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat has issued an update for java-1.5.0-ibm. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), to bypass certain security restrictions, or to compromise a vulnerable system. For more information: SA28795 SA29239 SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0210.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA28795: http://secunia.com/advisories/28795/ SA29293: http://secunia.com/advisories/29239/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------