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5.9

IBM Java 1.7.1 on Red Hat can run malicious code

published 2 years ago
Summary

Red Hat packages of IBM Java 1.7.1 (including demo, development, JDBC, and plugin versions) contain a flaw that could let an attacker execute code on the server. This could lead to data loss or system compromise. Apply the Red Hat security update as soon as possible to protect your systems.

What to do
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-demo to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-devel to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-jdbc to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-plugin to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
  • Update redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-src to version 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-demo < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-devel < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-jdbc < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-plugin < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Red Hat:rhel_extras:7 redhat java-1.7.1-ibm-src < 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Fix: upgrade to 1:1.7.1.5.5-1jpp.1.el7
Original advisory text
Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.7.1-ibm security update
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.9 Medium
Timeline
Published13 Sep 2024
Updated23 Sep 2026
First seen23 Sep 2026
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