Oracle Java 6 update 26 patches 17 security flaws

Another day, another program to patch.

ISC Diary | Oracle Releases Java Version 1.6.0.26 http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Oracle Releases Java Version 1.6.0.26 http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Java Patch Plugs 17 Security Holes — Krebs on Security

Oracle today released an update to its ubiquitous Java software that fixes at least 17 security vulnerabilities in the program.

The company is advising users to apply this update as soon as possible; it looks like most — if not all — of the vulnerabilities addressed by this new version may be exploited remotely without authentication.