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On 08/30/12 14:37, STeve Andre' wrote: > With all the hysteria about the new Java exploit out, I am > wondering what things that MSU does that needs Java. I > think that means what EBS things might want Java. Does > anyone know? > > My thoughts on Java is that for those that don't need it, > it can be un-installed. > > Thoughts? > > --STeve Andre' > This just in from computerworld: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9230786/Oracle_s_emergency_Java_patch_blocks_zero_day_exploits_researchers_confirm "...Oracle posted the update -- designated "1.7.0_07-b10" -- published a bare-bones release note <http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/7u7-relnotes-1835816.html> on its website, and followed that with an alert <http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2012-4681-1835715.html> shortly after 1 p.m. ET listing the three security vulnerabilities addressed and a single defense-in-depth change it included." --STeve Andre'