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Java still unsafe, new flaws discovered

Authored by: mbouckaert on Tuesday, January 29 2013 @ 02:12 PM EST

Apparently, the problems that won't go away are in the
plugin code rather than in the JVM itself.

If you're just running a Java app. from the command line, I
have not seen a CVE that says you're not safe.

If you're running a Java app. or applet from a browser, all
bets are off, on all OS's.

The vulnerabilities I have seen described relate to
downloading and executing malevolent code as the currently
logged in user.

So it won't take the whole machine over. Sure, SELinux /
AppArmor will restrict where that code may be put or whether
it can be marked executable. Still, it can be read and re-
executed whenever the page is revisited - which may well be
the next time you start the browser - and proceed to sniff
all your passwords.

Just limit your browsing to a small whitelist if the Java
plugin is enabled.

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bck

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Java still unsafe, new flaws discovered - Authored by: MadTom1999 on Tuesday, January 29 2013 @ 06:21 PM EST
command line vs. web - Authored by: Anonymous on Wednesday, January 30 2013 @ 06:11 PM EST

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