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Security => Security Alerts & Briefings => Topic started by: Corrine on January 16, 2019, 06:53:19 PM

Title: Oracle Java™ Critical Security Updates Released
Post by: Corrine on January 16, 2019, 06:53:19 PM
Oracle released the scheduled critical security updates for its Java SE Runtime Environment software.  This Critical Patch Update contains 5 new security fixes for Oracle Java SE, all of which may be remotely exploitable without authentication.

Update

If Java is still installed on your computer, it is recommended that this update be applied as soon as possible due to the threat posed by a successful attack.
Download Information
Java SE 8u201 or 8u202

    Release Notes:
    8u201:  https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8u201-relnotes-5209271.html
    8u202:  https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/8u202-relnotes-5209339.html

    Download:  https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Java SE 11.0.2  (x64-bit only)

Note:  JDK only.

    Release Notes: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/10-0-2-relnotes-4477557.html
    Download:  https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

UNcheck any pre-checked toolbar and/or software options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.  Preferably, see the instructions below on how to handle "Unwanted Extras".