About the security content of Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7

This document describes the security content of Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

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Java for OS X Lion 2012-002 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 7

• Java

Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7.3, Lion Server v10.7.3

Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_29

Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java 1.6.0_29, 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_31. Further information is available via the Java website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/releasenotes-136954.html

CVE-ID

CVE-2011-3563

CVE-2011-5035

CVE-2012-0497

CVE-2012-0498

CVE-2012-0499

CVE-2012-0500

CVE-2012-0501

CVE-2012-0502

CVE-2012-0503

CVE-2012-0505

CVE-2012-0506

CVE-2012-0507