Critical Java vulnerability (again?).. Disable Java ASAP!
Internet is again put on notice by yet another critical Java security flaw. I mean how many times have we heard about it so far. But anyways, it's better for all to stay safe.
The latest was uncovered by Adam Gowdiak -- http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/11/tech/web/java-vulnerability/
Best to disable Java in all browsers -- http://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml
US-CERT is advising people to disable Java in Web browsers.
Few articles that might be of help:
https://krebsonsecurity.com/how-to-unplug-java-from-the-browser/
It's particularly messy for IE. You may want to look for this registry key:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\{version}\UseJava2IExplorer
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\{version}\UseJava2IExplorer
Also look at these for much more details:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/636312
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2751647
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