Java: Oracle releases emergency update

The security update is to plug a hole in Java that was recently added to the Blackhole exploit tool. Despite the urgency and importance of this component of the upgrade, Oracle makes no mention about the dangerousness of the situation and the update dubbed simply "Recommended Version 7 Update 7".

Remember that this vulnerability in Java 7 allowed hackers write malware to infect a computer just by visiting a website. The problem affects both Windows and Mac

At this time, it is advised that all users who visit the Oracle website to download the update.

JAVA exploit leads to serious security hole

It has been confirmed that the vulnerability affects users of Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. The bug is present in JRE 1.7 is the latest version. Apple had decided, since the Lion version of last year that it would stop offering Java installed on their machines, that policy remained with the Mountain Lion. However, users can manually install Java on your computer.

The computer security expert Tod Beardsley also confirmed that the flaw affects Macs. Just you have this version of Java installed and visit any page that has been configured for an attack and is replaced by your computer at the mercy of hackers.

It is expected now that Oracle can release a security update for failure. For now you should keep the version 1.6 or disable Java in your browser.