Java 6 Update 24 Plugs 21 Security Holes
Summary: Oracle released Java 6 Update 24, which fixes at least 21 security flaws in the widely distributed software bundle, with updates available for Windows, Linux and Solaris users. Mac users must wait for Apple to release a separate update because the company maintains its own version of Java.
Bottom line: Outdated Java installations give malware a foothold on a system, and the article notes the update tab only appears for users with admin privilege, so many installations may go unpatched.
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