Java Patch Plugs 17 Security Holes
Summary: Oracle released an update to Java, version 6 Update 26 (v. 1.6.0.26), that fixes at least 17 security vulnerabilities, and the company advises users to apply it as soon as possible. Most, if not all, of the vulnerabilities addressed may be exploited remotely without authentication, and the update is available through Java's built-in updater or at java.com.
Bottom line: Java's broad install base has made it a major target for computer crooks, and the source notes that many users fail to keep the program updated - leaving remotely exploitable, unauthenticated flaws in place across endpoints.
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