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Java for OS X 2012-004 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 9

• Java

  Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X Server v10.6.8, OS X Lion v10.7.4, OS X Lion Server v10.7.4

  Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java

  Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java, 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_33. Further information is available via the Java website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/releasenotes-136954.html

  CVE-ID

  CVE-2012-0551

  CVE-2012-1711

  CVE-2012-1713

  CVE-2012-1716

  CVE-2012-1718

  CVE-2012-1719

  CVE-2012-1721

  CVE-2012-1722

  CVE-2012-1723

  CVE-2012-1724

  CVE-2012-1725