Mozilla Blocks Vulnerable Java Versions In Firefox

[Daniel]

Mozilla has made a change in Firefox that will block all of the older versions of Java that contain a critical vulnerability that's being actively exploited. The decision to add these vulnerable versions of Java to the browser's blocklist is designed to protect users who may not be aware of the flaw and attacks. 'This vulnerability ? present in the older versions of the JDK and JRE ? is actively being exploited, and is a potential risk to users. To mitigate this risk, we have added affected versions of the Java plugin for Windows (Version 6 Update 30 and below as well as Version 7 Update 2 and below) to Firefox's blocklist. A blocklist entry for the Java plugin on OS X may be added at a future date. Mozilla strongly encourages anyone who requires the JDK and JRE to update to the current version as soon as possible on all platforms,' Mozilla's Kev Needham said.

https://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/m...ocklist-040312

Daniel Reviewed by Daniel on 3rd Apr 2012. Mozilla Blocks Vulnerable Java Versions In Firefox Mozilla has made a change in Firefox that will block all of the older versions of Java that contain a critical vulnerability that's being actively exploited. The decision to add these vulnerable versions of Java to the browser's blocklist is designed to protect users who may not be aware of the flaw and attacks. 'This vulnerability ? present in the older versions of the JDK and JRE ? is actively being exploited, and is a potential risk to users. To mitigate this risk, we have added affected Rating: 5

[Desi_Boy]

thats when i open its say java blocked thanx for info

[JGM]

I run version 7 update 3 so I think I am OK.

JGM.

[Daniel]

Java dying?

So sad what has become of Java.

I know a large part of KWWHunction hates Java, but:

-Java passed C/C++ on Sourceforge a while back
-Java was the first language of a lot of people because a lot of colleges adopted it
-Java was the first real and powerful language for a lot of people
-Java held out the promise of developing programs not beholden to M$, thereby making a lot of platforms viable
-Java was supposed to make things easier for the small developer (ISV) by allowing write-once, run anywhere.

So that's why a lot of people have good feelings for Java. Unfortunately, it's dying of a thousand cuts.

[Bretteo]

Bah! i like java.. i hope it pulls through