Windows 7: Oracle issues major Java security fix; recommends immediate action

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Many thanks Brink. I have been following this with interest and can now go out to my customers and advise issue resolved and to update immediately.

Is there any problem with disabling Java ?

Such as: Java console, Deployment tool kit, or Platform SE 6 U33.

Can I safely delete these ?

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Let's see now. The first version of Java was to save the world from ever having to rewrite a program in any other language or for any platform - as in "write once, run everywhere." Did it do that? No! Did it help? Maybe but maybe not.

There was also supposed to be no risk of attack because Java was "safe" and executed in it's own protected environment. Was it? How about the n updates to correct bugs and exploit weak points where n is a continually increasing number. However, now that these last few attack points have been fixed, it is totally and absolutely safe. Oh sure, we can believe that since that is EXACTLY what they said for EACH of the n-1 last upgrades can't we? I don't think we can trust it. At least I don't.

You don't create quality software by running a customer based world wide alpha test. You do it by designing and building the quality into the product BEFORE you release the software. Clearly, this was not done for the Oracle version of Java. There has been countless "updates". Because of that, we have every reason to believe there are uncounted and undiscovered bugs and exploit points living and likely reproducing inside the Java engine. There is also every reason to believe that every bug fix will insert one or more new bugs - likely more.

The bottom line appears to me that Java itself IS the problem. It is a Trojan, a virus, a worm, and social hacking rolled into one package. Was this done on purpose, by incompetency, or carelessness? It doesn't matter. They all have the same result. Java is dangerous to your system and data health because of its design, implementation, and inadequate up front quality control.

Use it at your own risk. I, for one will NOT use it for any purpose.

Have a nice day.

The latest security fix for Java can be breached.
I have taken the warnings seriously and have uninstalled Java. Most computer users need Java only on rare ocassions.
Researchers Find Critical Vulnerability in Java 7 Patch Hours After Release | PCWorld Business Center

I never installed Java with my new install and don't miss it.
Perhaps Oracle should contact these security firms for help in issuing patches. They seem to find an exploit with each Java update.

So, I've just gone installed Update 7 for Java 7 yesterday, believing that all the security issues have been resolved, and now more security problems have been found?

I use Java most of the time.