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    Arrow Old Sun Java JRE updates

    FYI...

    Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 10 released
    - http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

    100+ bug fixes
    - http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.html#150_10
    (Several [not all] interesting bug fixes)
    BugId Category Subcategory Description
    6374321 java classes_awt Textfield loses focus after alt key hit in IE browser
    6424631 java_plugin iexplorer Signed applet hangs browser if a remote policy server is being used
    6386537 java_plugin iexplorer Deadlock occurs between Java Plug-in and Windows in 1.3.1_06
    6437047 java_plugin iexplorer Java Plugin controls are considered "Not Verified" in IE's "Managed Add-ons" list
    6466876 java_plugin iexplorer Applet frame is not repainted correctly
    6460113 java_plugin iexplorer REGRESSION: Access Violation running on 5.0u9 b01 plugin
    6417341 java_plugin misc IE Window becomes Zombie when closed prior to the modal dialog
    6406801 java_plugin misc Vista: Click "Go to Java.com" button of Java system tray, two IE windows pop up

    Last edited by AplusWebMaster; 2006-11-30 at 16:47. Reason: Added several "bug fix" details...
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    Thanks, Jack - appreciated.

    Silj

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    I hate Sun Java but I am forced to use it because MS java is discontinued and buggy. Why does Sun Java take so long to update, load etc..its just so annoying..

    Thanks for the new update news.

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    Quote Originally Posted by djpailo View Post
    I hate Sun Java but I am forced to use it because MS java is discontinued and buggy. Why does Sun Java take so long to update, load etc..its just so annoying..

    Thanks for the new update news.
    Windows version? The update is rather large, yes, that's a given and yes it will take a while to download and install, you have to learn to live with it.

    Silj

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    Quote Originally Posted by siljaline View Post
    Windows version? The update is rather large, yes, that's a given and yes it will take a while to download and install, you have to learn to live with it.

    Silj
    How come no one else is allowed to build their own version of java and release it for free?

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    Wink

    How come no one else is allowed to build their own version of java and release it for free?
    Patents...


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    Quote Originally Posted by AplusWebMaster View Post
    Patents...


    That certainly would be the reason!!

    Regards,
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    Post Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 released

    FYI...

    Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 (build 1.6.0-b105)
    The Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.
    - http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

    > Known Bugs and Issues
    Java SE 6 Release Notes
    - http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnote...x.html#windows
    Windows Notes

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    Last edited by AplusWebMaster; 2006-12-20 at 19:35. Reason: Added build ref. number...
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    Exclamation Sun Java JRE Multiple Vulns - updates available

    FYI...

    - http://secunia.com/advisories/23445/
    Release Date: 2006-12-20
    Critical: Highly critical
    Impact: Privilege escalation, System access
    Where: From remote
    Solution Status: Vendor Patch....
    ...The following releases are affected:
    * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 7 and prior
    * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_12 and prior
    * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18 and prior
    * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 6 and prior
    * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_12 and prior
    * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18 and prior ...
    Solution: Update to fixed versions:
    JDK and JRE 5.0: Update to JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 8 or later.
    http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp
    SDK and JRE 1.4.x: Update to SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 or later.
    http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html
    SDK and JRE 1.3.x: Update to SDK and JRE 1.3.1_19 or later.
    http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/download.html ...
    Original Advisory: Sun:
    http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102729-1
    http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102731-1 ..."

    Also: http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1960
    Last Updated: 2006-12-20 03:30:43 UTC
    "...Sun has a weird habit of *not* removing older versions from your machine, so you might want to do that manually..."

    Last edited by AplusWebMaster; 2006-12-20 at 16:56.
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    FYI...

    - http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1994
    Last Updated: 2007-01-02 04:13:00 UTC
    "...Java 6 was released after nearly 2 years of work in December. Many of the updates to Java involve improved security functionality and memory leak updates. A full list of updates is available*... it has been observed that the Java update installer does not clean up older revisions of the product. Any update / change control procedures need to take this into account and remove older versions once you are satisfied that it is safe to move forward..."

    "The Java Platform has added support for the following Security functionality in version 6..."
    * http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/te...ancements.html

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    The machine has no brain.
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