---------------------------------------------------------------------- Did you know that a change in our assessment rating, exploit code availability, or if an updated patch is released by the vendor, is not part of this mailing-list? Click here to learn more: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red Hat update for java-1.6.0-bea SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA33238 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/33238/ CRITICAL: Highly critical IMPACT: System access, DoS, Exposure of sensitive information, Exposure of system information, Security Bypass WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras v. 4 http://secunia.com/advisories/product/8743/ RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server) http://secunia.com/advisories/product/14052/ RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client) http://secunia.com/advisories/product/15166/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat has issued an update for java-1.6.0-bea. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions, disclose system information or potentially sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or compromise a vulnerable system. For more information: SA31010 SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: RHSA-2008-1045: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1045.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA31010: http://secunia.com/advisories/31010/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------