About the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4.

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This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

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Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 4

  • Java

    Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.6, Mac OS X Server v10.6.6

    Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_22

    Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java 1.6.0_22, 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_24. Further information is available via the Java website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/releasenotes-136954.html

    CVE-ID

    CVE-2010-4422

    CVE-2010-4447

    CVE-2010-4448

    CVE-2010-4450

    CVE-2010-4454

    CVE-2010-4462

    CVE-2010-4463

    CVE-2010-4465

    CVE-2010-4467

    CVE-2010-4468

    CVE-2010-4469

    CVE-2010-4470

    CVE-2010-4471

    CVE-2010-4472

    CVE-2010-4473

    CVE-2010-4476

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