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Apple Java for Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 13 Apr 2012 Release Date: 5 Apr 2012 4903 Views

RISK: Extremely High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Mac OS

TYPE: Mac OS

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Java for Mac OS X, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

 

Note: Exploit code is publicly available.

 

[13/4/2012 Update]
Apple published a new Java security update (Java for OS X Lion 2012-003) to remove the most common variants of the Flashback malware, and configure the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets.

 


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Mac OS X v10.6.8
  • Mac OS X Server v10.6.8
  • OS X Lion v10.7.3
  • Lion Server v10.7.3

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

  • Apply Apple Security Updates

Vulnerability Identifier


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