Apple Releases Security Update for Java on OS X

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Apple Releases Security Update for Java on OS X [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2013/10/16/Apple-Releases-Security-Update-Java-OS-X ] 10/16/2013 03:11 PM 
EDT 
Original release date: October 16, 2013

Apple has released a security update for Java on Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7 or later, 
OS X Lion Server v10.7 or later, and OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 or later to address multiple vulnerabilities. These 
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple Support Article HT5982 [ http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5982 
] and follow best-practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.

 

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