These issues are addressed by updating to Java version 1.6.0_20. Visiting a web page containing a maliciously crafted untrusted Java applet may lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_17ĭescription: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java 1.6.0_17, the most serious of which may allow an untrusted Java applet to execute arbitrary code outside the Java sandbox.
#Java update for mac 10.5.8 for mac os x
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 7 updates J2SE 5.0 to 1.5.0_24, and Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_20 for 64-bit capable Intel-based Macs. The update for your OS can be downloaded through Software Update on your Mac. The releases address several important security issues.
Apple updated Java for both Mac OS X 10.5.8 ( Java Update 7) and Mac OS X 10.6.3 ( Java Update 2) Tuesday.