Oracle released yet another out-of-band critical security update which addresses CVE-2016-0636 which is remotely exploitable without authentication.
If Java is still on your computer, it is strongly advised that this update be installed as soon as possible.
Download Information
Download link: Java SE 8u77Verify your version: http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp
Notes:
- 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.
- Be sure to uninstall all previous versions of Java.
- Starting with Java SE 7 Update 21 in April 2013, all Java Applets and Web Start Applications should be signed with a trusted certificate. It is not recommended to run untrusted/unsigned Certificates. See How to protect your computer against dangerous Java Applets
Critical Patch Updates
The next scheduled dates of Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Updates are as follows:- 19 April 2016
- 19 July 2016
- 18 October 2016
- 17 January 2017
References
- Release Notes
- Oracle Security Alert for CVE-2016-0636
- Java, The Never-Ending Saga
- Oracle Quality Assurance Blog
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2 comments:
Dear Corrine,
As someone who has been following Security Gardens web site For years
I have gained much knowledge and incite to many things you publish. I now ask for
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Do you have any suggestions for a browser that is lite weight and as
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Thank you so much,
John
Hi, John.
Other than Pale Moon Atom/WinXP builds, I don't have any suggestions. However, there are some people at LandzDown Forum who still have or recently had XP who may have suggestions. I suggest you register there and we'll see if someone has a suggestion.
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