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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2008.1141 -- [RedHat]
Important: java-1.6.0-bea, java-1.5.0-bea and java-1.4.2-bea
security update
19 December 2008
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: java-1.6.0-bea
java-1.5.0-bea
java-1.4.2-bea
Publisher: Red Hat
Operating System: Red Hat Linux 5
Red Hat Linux 4
Red Hat Linux 3
Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Increased Privileges
Access Confidential Data
Overwrite Arbitrary Files
Inappropriate Access
Denial of Service
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CVE-2008-3110 CVE-2008-3109 CVE-2008-3108
CVE-2008-3106 CVE-2008-3105 CVE-2008-3104
CVE-2008-3103
Ref: ESB-2008.0683
Original Bulletin: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1045.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1044.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1043.html
Comment: This bulletin contains three (3) Red Hat Security Advisories.
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Red Hat Security Advisory
Synopsis: Important: java-1.6.0-bea security update
Advisory ID: RHSA-2008:1045-01
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras
Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1045.html
Issue date: 2008-12-18
Keywords: Security
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1. Summary:
java-1.6.0-bea as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Extras and Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5 Supplementary, contains security flaws and should not be
used.
This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red
Hat Security Response Team.
2. Relevant releases/architectures:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client) - i386, x86_64
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server) - i386, x86_64
3. Description:
The BEA WebLogic JRockit JRE and SDK contains BEA WebLogic JRockit Virtual
Machine and is certified for the Javaâ„¢ 2 Platform, Standard Edition,
v1.6.0.
The java-1.6.0-bea packages are vulnerable to important security flaws and
should no longer be used.
A flaw was found in the Java Management Extensions (JMX) management agent.
When local monitoring was enabled, remote attackers could use this flaw to
perform illegal operations. (CVE-2008-3103)
Several flaws involving the handling of unsigned applets were found. A
remote attacker could misuse an unsigned applet in order to connect to
services on the host running the applet. (CVE-2008-3104)
Several flaws in the Java API for XML Web Services (JAX-WS) client and the
JAX-WS service implementation were found. A remote attacker who could cause
malicious XML to be processed by an application could access URLs, or cause
a denial of service. (CVE-2008-3105, CVE-2008-3106)
Several flaws within the Java Runtime Environment's (JRE) scripting support
were found. A remote attacker could grant an untrusted applet extended
privileges, such as reading and writing local files, executing local
programs, or querying the sensitive data of other applets. (CVE-2008-3109,
CVE-2008-3110)
The vulnerabilities concerning applets listed above can only be triggered
in java-1.6.0-bea, by calling the "appletviewer" application.
BEA was acquired by Oracle® during 2008 (the acquisition was completed on
April 29, 2008). Consequently, JRockit is now an Oracle offering and these
issues are addressed in the current release of Oracle JRockit. Due to a
license change by Oracle, however, Red Hat is unable to ship Oracle
JRockit.
Users who wish to continue using JRockit should get an update directly from
Oracle: http://oracle.com/technology/software/products/jrockit/.
Alternatives to Oracle JRockit include the Java 2 Technology Edition of the
IBM® Developer Kit for Linux and the Sun™ Java SE Development Kit (JDK),
both of which are available on the Extras or Supplementary channels. For
Java 6 users, the new OpenJDK open source JDK will be included in Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5.3 and will be supported by Red Hat.
This update removes the java-1.6.0-bea packages due to their known security
vulnerabilities.
4. Solution:
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use
the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
5. Package List:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.4.el4.x86_64.rpm
RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client):
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.6.el5.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.6.el5.x86_64.rpm
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server):
i386:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.6.el5.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.6.0-bea-uninstall-1.6.0.03-1jpp.6.el5.x86_64.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://www.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package
6. References:
https://support.bea.com/application_content/product_portlets/securityadvisories/jrockitindex.html
http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
7. Contact:
The Red Hat security contact is <secalert@redhat.com>. More contact
details at https://www.redhat.com/security/team/contact/
Copyright 2008 Red Hat, Inc.
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Red Hat Security Advisory
Synopsis: Important: java-1.5.0-bea security update
Advisory ID: RHSA-2008:1044-01
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras
Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1044.html
Issue date: 2008-12-18
Keywords: Security
=====================================================================
1. Summary:
java-1.5.0-bea as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Extras and Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5 Supplementary, contains security flaws and should not be
used.
This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red
Hat Security Response Team.
2. Relevant releases/architectures:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server) - i386, ia64, x86_64
3. Description:
The BEA WebLogic JRockit JRE and SDK contains BEA WebLogic JRockit Virtual
Machine and is certified for the Javaâ„¢ 2 Platform, Standard Edition,
v1.5.0.
The java-1.5.0-bea packages are vulnerable to important security flaws and
should no longer be used.
A flaw was found in the Java Management Extensions (JMX) management agent.
When local monitoring was enabled, remote attackers could use this flaw to
perform illegal operations. (CVE-2008-3103)
Several flaws involving the handling of unsigned applets were found. A
remote attacker could misuse an unsigned applet in order to connect to
services on the host running the applet. (CVE-2008-3104)
Several flaws in the Java API for XML Web Services (JAX-WS) client and the
JAX-WS service implementation were found. A remote attacker who could cause
malicious XML to be processed by an application could access URLs, or cause
a denial of service. (CVE-2008-3105, CVE-2008-3106)
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the font processing code. This
allowed remote attackers to extend the permissions of an untrusted applet
or application, allowing it to read or write local files, as well as to
execute local applications accessible to the user running the untrusted
application. (CVE-2008-3108)
The vulnerabilities concerning applets listed above can only be triggered
in java-1.5.0-bea, by calling the "appletviewer" application.
BEA was acquired by Oracle® during 2008 (the acquisition was completed on
April 29, 2008). Consequently, JRockit is now an Oracle offering and these
issues are addressed in the current release of Oracle JRockit. Due to a
license change by Oracle, however, Red Hat is unable to ship Oracle
JRockit.
Users who wish to continue using JRockit should get an update directly from
Oracle: http://oracle.com/technology/software/products/jrockit/.
Alternatives to Oracle JRockit include the Java 2 Technology Edition of the
IBM® Developer Kit for Linux and the Sun™ Java SE Development Kit (JDK),
both of which are available on the Extras or Supplementary channels. For
Java 6 users, the new OpenJDK open source JDK will be included in Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5.3 and will be supported by Red Hat.
This update removes the java-1.5.0-bea packages due to their known security
vulnerabilities.
4. Solution:
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use
the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
5. Package List:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.x86_64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el4.x86_64.rpm
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server):
i386:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el5.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el5.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.5.0-bea-uninstall-1.5.0.14-1jpp.5.el5.x86_64.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://www.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package
6. References:
https://support.bea.com/application_content/product_portlets/securityadvisories/jrockitindex.html
http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
7. Contact:
The Red Hat security contact is <secalert@redhat.com>. More contact
details at https://www.redhat.com/security/team/contact/
Copyright 2008 Red Hat, Inc.
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Red Hat Security Advisory
Synopsis: Important: java-1.4.2-bea security update
Advisory ID: RHSA-2008:1043-01
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras
Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1043.html
Issue date: 2008-12-18
Keywords: Security
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1. Summary:
java-1.4.2-bea as shipped in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Extras, Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 4 Extras, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Supplementary,
contains security flaws and should not be used.
This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red
Hat Security Response Team.
2. Relevant releases/architectures:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 Extras - i386, ia64
Red Hat Desktop version 3 Extras - i386
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 Extras - i386, ia64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 Extras - i386, ia64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras - i386, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras - i386, ia64, x86_64
RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client) - i386, x86_64
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server) - i386, ia64, x86_64
3. Description:
The BEA WebLogic JRockit JRE and SDK contains BEA WebLogic JRockit Virtual
Machine and is certified for the Javaâ„¢ 2 Platform, Standard Edition,
v1.4.2.
The java-1.4.2-bea packages are vulnerable to important security flaws and
should no longer be used.
Several flaws involving the handling of unsigned applets were found. A
remote attacker could misuse an unsigned applet in order to connect to
services on the host running the applet. (CVE-2008-3104)
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the font processing code. This
allowed remote attackers to extend the permissions of an untrusted applet
or application, allowing it to read or write local files, as well as to
execute local applications accessible to the user running the untrusted
application. (CVE-2008-3108)
The vulnerabilities concerning applets listed above can only be triggered
in java-1.4.2-bea by calling the "appletviewer" application.
BEA was acquired by Oracle® during 2008 (the acquisition was completed on
April 29, 2008). Consequently, JRockit is now an Oracle offering and these
issues are addressed in the current release of Oracle JRockit. Due to a
license change by Oracle, however, Red Hat is unable to ship Oracle
JRockit.
Users who wish to continue using JRockit should get an update directly from
Oracle: http://oracle.com/technology/software/products/jrockit/.
Alternatives to Oracle JRockit include the Java 2 Technology Edition of the
IBM® Developer Kit for Linux and the Sun™ Java SE Development Kit (JDK),
both of which are available on the Extras or Supplementary channels. For
Java 6 users, the new OpenJDK open source JDK will be included in Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 5.3 and will be supported by Red Hat.
This update removes the java-1.4.2-bea packages due to their known security
vulnerabilities.
4. Solution:
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use
the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
5. Package List:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.ia64.rpm
Red Hat Desktop version 3 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.i686.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.ia64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el3.ia64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
Red Hat Desktop version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 Extras:
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.7.el4.i686.rpm
RHEL Desktop Supplementary (v. 5 client):
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el5.i686.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el5.i686.rpm
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server):
i386:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el5.i686.rpm
ia64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el5.ia64.rpm
x86_64:
java-1.4.2-bea-uninstall-1.4.2.16-1jpp.3.el5.i686.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://www.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package
6. References:
https://support.bea.com/application_content/product_portlets/securityadvisories/jrockitindex.html
http://oracle.com/technology/software/products/jrockit/
http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
7. Contact:
The Red Hat security contact is <secalert@redhat.com>. More contact
details at https://www.redhat.com/security/team/contact/
Copyright 2008 Red Hat, Inc.
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