Java Security Update Available

Oracle has released update for Java SE and Java for Business. The update fixes 29 security vulnerabilities of which 28 may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may be exploited over a network without the need for a username and password.

Affected versions are:
- Java SE:
• JDK and JRE 6 Update 21 and earlier for Windows, Solaris, and Linux
• JDK 5.0 Update 25 and earlier for Solaris
• SDK 1.4.2_27 and earlier for Solaris

- Java for Business:
• JDK and JRE 6 Update 21 and earlier for Windows, Solaris and Linux
• JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 25 and earlier for Windows, Solaris and Linux
• SDK and JRE 1.4.2_27 and earlier for Windows, Solaris and Linux

More information about the update can be read from Java critical patch update document.

Java users are recommended to update their versions to the latest one available.