Windows PCs - URGENT

sandyK · 29th August 2012, 11:47 AM

Disable Java runtime NOW !!!

General Forum

There are now warnings galore for this security vulnerabilty. Check Google and it will be seen there is no patch available yet.

SandyK

Mooly · 30th August 2012, 07:21 AM

Its Java... whats new

godfrey · 30th August 2012, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the heads-up.

My son actually told me about it yesterday, but I promptly forgot.

theAnonymous1 · 30th August 2012, 08:35 AM

Java has always been a security nightmare. I stopped installing the JRE on my PCs nearly 10 years ago because of it.

tsiros · 30th August 2012, 08:37 AM

java 6 is safe.

UV101 · 30th August 2012, 09:38 AM

SUBJECT
Threat: Java 1.7.x critical vulnerability with remote code execution

OVERVIEW
A new Java exploit allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet. User must visit a website with malicious code to successfully execute the attack.

IMPACT
The attack might result in an attacker gaining full access to the victim computer.

AT RISK
Java JRE 1.7.x running as an web browser applet.

Java 1.6 is not affected.

To check, which Java version is installed,
1. Click "Start"
2. Select "Run"
3. Type "cmd"
4. At the prompt, type "java -fullversion"

You might also go to the website How do I test whether Java is working on my computer? and click "Skip installation of the current version and test the currently installed version of Java".

RECOMMENDATION
The xxxx highly recommends to disable Java plugin in a web browser. Please, follow instructions on given website: How to disable Java on everything ? Computer Chips & Hardware Technology | Geek.com 8/ to disable Java in your web browser.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Links
o US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#636312 - Oracle Java JRE 1.7 Expression.execute() and SunToolkit.getField() fail to restrict access to privileged code

29th August 2012, 11:47 AM	#1
sandyK diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney	Windows PCs - URGENT Disable Java runtime NOW !!! General Forum There are now warnings galore for this security vulnerabilty. Check Google and it will be seen there is no patch available yet. SandyK

30th August 2012, 07:21 AM	#2
Mooly diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007	Its Java... whats new __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- *A simulation free zone.* *Design it, build it, test it.*

30th August 2012, 08:35 AM	#4
theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	Java has always been a security nightmare. I stopped installing the JRE on my PCs nearly 10 years ago because of it. __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja

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30th August 2012, 08:14 AM	#3
godfrey diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cape Town	Thanks for the heads-up. My son actually told me about it yesterday, but I promptly forgot.

30th August 2012, 08:37 AM	#5
tsiros diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Patra, Greece	java 6 is safe.

30th August 2012, 09:38 AM	#6
UV101 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oxford	SUBJECT Threat: Java 1.7.x critical vulnerability with remote code execution OVERVIEW A new Java exploit allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet. User must visit a website with malicious code to successfully execute the attack. IMPACT The attack might result in an attacker gaining full access to the victim computer. AT RISK Java JRE 1.7.x running as an web browser applet. Java 1.6 is not affected. To check, which Java version is installed, 1. Click "Start" 2. Select "Run" 3. Type "cmd" 4. At the prompt, type "java -fullversion" You might also go to the website How do I test whether Java is working on my computer? and click "Skip installation of the current version and test the currently installed version of Java". RECOMMENDATION The xxxx highly recommends to disable Java plugin in a web browser. Please, follow instructions on given website: How to disable Java on everything ? Computer Chips & Hardware Technology \| Geek.com 8/ to disable Java in your web browser. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Links o US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#636312 - Oracle Java JRE 1.7 Expression.execute() and SunToolkit.getField() fail to restrict access to privileged code __________________ When Bitstream came out, I thought, “my God, what are we going to do...?” Ken Ishiwata http://www.hifisounds.co.uk JA-88D Class A, Audio Aero Capitole MKII, Focal and Kimber "Leave Nothing as Standard"

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