Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update - October 2010

Oracle has released their quarterly update, in total fixing 82 vulnerabilities, of which thirty-one of the flaws affect the Oracle Sun Product Suite.  Twenty-nine of the security flaws addressed are in Java SE and Java for Business.



Although Java is not required, if you do have Java installed on your computer, it is strongly advised to install the update as soon as possible. 

Download Update: Java SE Runtime Environment 6u22



Note: UNcheck any pre-checked toolbar and/or software options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

Please check add/remove programs to ensure that you have uninstalled all prior (and vulnerable) versions of SunJava.

References:

• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2010
• Oracle Java SE and Java for Business Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2010
• Critical Patch Updates and Security Alerts

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