Highly critical Java vulnerability remains unpatched

A highly critical vulnerability exists in Sun's Java that can be easily exploited across all major platforms, including Mac OS X. The vulnerability, which has been known about since last summer by Sun, remains un-patched by Apple. The vulnerability is serious enough for some security organizations to recommend that Java be disabled in Mac OS X users' browsers, or enabled for trusted sites only.

To disable Java in Safari, open the Preferences within the Safari menu. Click the Security tab and uncheck 'Enable Java'. If you are using Firefox, select Preferences from the Firefox menu, then click Content. Uncheck Enable Java. If you are using Camino, select Preferences from the Camino menu, and click the Web Features category and uncheck 'Enable Java'.

You may notice 'Enable Javascript' below each 'Enable Java' option within your browsers preferences - this is different technology, is not affected by this vulnerability, and can remain checked.

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