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Apple has blocked Java 7 Update 11 (and earlier)

Apple has via their Xprotect anti-malware feature blocked running the Java browser plug-in if it is version 7 Update 11 (or older) due to it being 'insecure'. Unfortunately like what happened on Thursday January 10th 2013 when Apple blocked Java 7 Update 10 (or earlier) Oracle have as of yet not issued a newer 'fixed' version. Last time it was not until Monday 14th Jan that Oracle issued a fixed version so we could be waiting until February 4th if Oracle take as long again.

Posted on Jan 31, 2013 3:32 AM

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Feb 1, 2013 2:17 PM in response to thomas_r.

The issue with the 'you shouldn't be relying on Java' excuse is that my business, like most businesses, does not exist in isolation. The fact is that, currently, many business worldwide use Java as part of their daily workflow and there is a ecosystem associated with that. As a consultancy, we see Java used in many of our clients' remote access systems. These are big, slow Blue Chip companies that are not changing any time soon - and so we're not changing any time soon. Risk is assessed and decisions made based on knowledge of the business. It's just incredibly unprofessional of Apple and another step in their increasing disregard for anyone who isn't just using their Macs to post status updates to Facebook.

Feb 1, 2013 2:22 PM in response to John Lockwood

An updated version of Java is now available which will run on Mountain Lion:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2013-1841061.html

Feb 3, 2013 4:55 AM in response to John Lockwood

I am still using Intel Tiger 10.4.11 with Java 1.4.2 Update 9 (this is as far as the updates went) on an Intel Core Duo iMac (MA 200LL/A). I use both OmniWeb 5.11.2 + TenFourFox 8.0b1 (the only version of TFF that will work on an Intel Mac). Am I safe with this configuration as I see that the current Java problems are with 10.6 + above? Thanks.

Feb 3, 2013 5:00 AM in response to Ken Kline

Also forgot to mention that I am constantly running Sophos for Mac Free Edition, been using it since it came out. thanks.

Apple has blocked Java 7 Update 11 (and earlier)