
Earlier versions of the Mac OS will include the update from Apple. Windows users can use the Java control panel applet or download the patch directly from Oracle. An update is not expected until February. Once an update is available, update your computer to the latest version of Java. This can also be determined from your command shell with the following command: Scroll down to see the exact version of Java that is running.

Use these web pages to determine if Java is enabled in your web browser. Users may fall victim to having malicious software installed without their consent.Ĭomputers that have Java 7 update 40 (1.7.40) or earlier installed.Ĭomputers that have any version of Java 6 or earlier installed (exception: Apple-provided system Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_65 for Mac OS X v10.6)Ĭomputers that do not have Java installed or that have the Java browser plugin and Java Web Start disabled. Exploits have been released in the wild that target the Java plugin in all browsers on these platforms.

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Java Runtime Environment that affects Windows, Mac, and Linux.
