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Red Hat update for java-1.5.0-bea
Secunia Advisory: SA29214
Release Date: 2008-03-05
Popularity: 2,845 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Manipulation of data
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extras v. 4
RHEL Supplementary (v. 5 server)

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-5232
CVE-2007-5239
CVE-2007-5240
CVE-2007-5273
CVE-2008-0657


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for java-1.5.0-bea. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions, manipulate data, or compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA27009
SA28795

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0156.html

Other References:
SA27009:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27009/

SA28795:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28795/


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