Java exploit

[progg]

Update and/or disable your Java. Couple of links to Gizmo's forum and to fuller explanation at ars technica :

http://www.techsupportalert.com/fre...now-users-told-as-0-day-exploit-hits-web.html

Critical bug in newest Java gives attackers complete control of PCs | Ars Technica


This exploit is reported for Java 7.... only. Java 6.... is said to be unaffected.

 

[Majestic]

Java released an updated version yesterday to correct the problem. The latest version is Java SE 7 Update 7.

The link below will test your version of Java to see if it is vulnerable.


http://www.isjavaexploitable.com/

 

[progg]

Java released an updated version yesterday to correct the problem. The latest version is Java SE 7 Update 7.

The link below will test your version of Java to see if it is vulnerable.


Is Java Exploitable? powered by Rapid7

Despite Oracle's emergency update there is still concern about vulnerability. Careful.

Critical bug in newest Java gives attackers complete control of PCs | Ars Technica

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57504640-263/new-vulnerabilities-found-in-latest-java-update/

 

[Majestic]

It goes to show the best defense against a Java attack is to.......... disable/uninstall it.