JAVA security patch released (After Homeland Security warned of Java security issue)

[cthulu2016]

I am posting it here in GD because I was surprised to discover last night (also in LBN) that the Department of Homeland Security was urging me to disable Java on my computer (!)

US government tells computer users to disable Java
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014365453

So it sounded kind of serious.

The security problem is now fixed. Here is where to get the updated version with the fix:

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Oracle has released Java 7 Update 11 to address the latest Java security flaw. Java 6 was not updated as the bug that has gotten all the attention the last few days was limited to Java version 7.

Java 7 is available on Windows, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion and some Linux distributions. OS X Snow Leopard is limited to Java version 6.

Everyone with Java 7 installed on their computer should upgrade to to the latest edition, Update 11. It can be downloaded at java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.

Java 7 Update 10 introduced a new feature that can totally disable Java in all browsers. This should protect anyone running Update 10 from the latest flaw, but nonetheless, installing Update 11 is the safer way to go.


http://blogs.computerworld.com/cybercrime-and-hacking/21627/oracle-patches-java-7-security-flaw-update-11

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014367477

I updated and am still here... so that's nice:

Verified Java Version - Congratulations!
You have the recommended Java installed (Version 7 Update 11).

[AnnieBW]

1. My Husband Has been dealing with this all day

Apparently someone in his management chain read the article on CNN and got their knickers in a wad about it. Well, my husband hadn't installed the latest version of Java on his servers because he had a sneaky suspicion about them.

Sometimes, even though they are machines, you've got to go with your gut.