Critical Java Update Fixes 20 Flaws

Summary: Oracle released a critical update to fix at least 20 security holes in Java, nearly all of which can be exploited remotely with little or no user interaction. A Microsoft report cited in the article found Java exploits accounted for between one-third and one-half of all exploits observed in each of the four most recent quarters, and the patch brings Java 6 to Update 29.
Why it matters: Java flaws were the most commonly observed exploits in the first half of 2011, and the built-in updater only checks about once a month and still requires the user to click through installation - so a large share of installed Java remains exposed long after a patch ships.

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Topics: Vulnerabilities & Patching
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