Oracle released the scheduled update for its Java SE Runtime Environment software. This is a critical security and bugfix update.
The Critical Patch Update contains 11 new security patches for Oracle Java SE. All of these vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may be exploited over a network without requiring user credentials.
Download Information:
Java SE Runtime Environment Version 8u481: https://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
Java Security Recommendations
1) If Java is still installed on your computer, it is recommended that all updates be applied as soon as possible and older, less secure, versions uninstalled. See Why should I uninstall older versions of Java from my system?
2) In the Java Control Panel, at minimum, set the security to high.
3) Keep Java disabled until needed. Uncheck the box "Enable Java content in the browser" in the Java Control Panel.
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. Preferably, see the instructions below on how to handle "Unwanted Extras".
- Oracle does not plan to migrate desktops from Java 8 to Java 9 through the auto update feature. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you uninstall JRE 8 prior to updating.
- Verify your version: http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp. Note: The Java version verification page will only work if your browser has NPAPI support. In that case, to check the version, open a cmd window and enter the following (note the space following Java): java -version
- Important: If you have a need to use Java, see which browser support it at Browsers That Still Support Java & How to Enable It.
References
- Java, The Never-Ending Saga
- Critical Patch Updates and Security Alerts
- Release Notes
- Oracle Java SE Risk Matrix
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