About the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.7 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.7 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6.

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Java for Mac OS X 10.7 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6

  • Java

    Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7.2, Lion Server v10.7.2

    Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_26

    Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java 1.6.0_26, the most serious of which may allow an untrusted Java applet to execute arbitrary code outside the Java sandbox. Visiting a web page containing a maliciously crafted untrusted Java applet may lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. These issues are addressed by updating to Java version 1.6.0_29. Further information is available via the Java website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/releasenotes-136954.html

    CVE-ID

    CVE-2011-3389

    CVE-2011-3521

    CVE-2011-3544

    CVE-2011-3545

    CVE-2011-3546

    CVE-2011-3547

    CVE-2011-3548

    CVE-2011-3549

    CVE-2011-3551

    CVE-2011-3552

    CVE-2011-3553

    CVE-2011-3554

    CVE-2011-3556

    CVE-2011-3557

    CVE-2011-3558

    CVE-2011-3560

    CVE-2011-3561

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