About the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5.

This document describes the security content of Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

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Where possible, CVE IDs are used to reference the vulnerabilities for further information.

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Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 5

• Java

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

Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_24

Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java 1.6.0_24, 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_26. Further information is available via the Java website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/releasenotes-136954.html

CVE-ID

CVE-2011-0802

CVE-2011-0814

CVE-2011-0862

CVE-2011-0863

CVE-2011-0864

CVE-2011-0865

CVE-2011-0867

CVE-2011-0868

CVE-2011-0869

CVE-2011-0871

CVE-2011-0873