Sun Releases Update 17 for Java SE 6

Sun Releases Update 17 for Java SE 6

Sun Releases Update 17 for Java SE 6
added November 4, 2009 at 09:04 am | updated December 4, 2009 at 08:30 am

Sun has released update 17 for Java SE JDK 6 and Java SE JRE 6 to address multiple vulnerabilities. The impacts of these vulnerabilities include arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, and information disclosure.

Update Release Notes
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

 

please note that the above was not updated. The update that was released applied to Apple has released Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 1 and Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 6 to address these vulnerabilities. Mac users are encouraged to review Apple articles HT3969 and HT3970 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969

My apologies for any confusion this update may have caused

regards

nick