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Oracle Responds To Java Security Critics With Massive 50 Flaw Patch Update

Posted by timothy on from the no-more-jeans-all-patches dept.

darthcamaro writes "Oracle has been slammed a lot in recent months about its lackluster handling of Java security. Now Oracle is responding as strongly as it can with one of the largest Java security updates in history. 50 flaws in total with the vast majority carrying the highest-possible CVSS score of 10."

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  1. Re:OK by waddgodd · · Score: 0, Troll

    Now please start working on an ARM version for my Surface RT.

    Yeah, like Orrible's (and specifically the Java section) going to lift a finger to help Microsoft after the whole J++ fiasco

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    Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you
  2. Re:OK by jhoegl · · Score: 0, Troll

    Why would ANYONE want java on their device?
    I mean, I thought Microsoft was terrible enough with its security holes and patches, but now Oracle with its multiple versions and updates?
    "Oh... no, not that version of java, we only work with Java 6r12.
    W....T.....F?
    FU Java..... fu....