Java patch closes security holes.Byline: jeevan@cpidubai.com (Staff) A new Update 17 version for JRE See Java Runtime Environment. JRE - Java Run-Time Environment and JDK (Java Development Kit) A Java software development environment from Sun. It includes the JVM, compiler, debugger and other tools for developing Java applets and applications. Each new version of the JDK adds features and enhancements to the language. closes some major risks, including "arbitrary code execution," according to US-CERT (United States-Computer Emergency Readiness Team) The group charged with protecting the U.S. Internet infrastructure by coordinating defense against and response to cyberattacks. .<p>Sun's new software versions, released, also address privilege escalation, denial of service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. , and information disclosure vulnerabilities, according to US-CERT's post. Unless you've turned it off, Java will check for updates automatically, but will only do so once a month (on a day that varies per installation). <p>To grab the new version right away, double-click the Java icon in the Windows Control Panel to bring up the Java control panel. Head to the Update tab, and then click the Update Now button. <p>Alternatively, you can download the new versions from Sun's Java site, which also has full details on both updates. <p>Copyright 2009 IDG Middle East. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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