Oracle Java JRE Universally Enabled

info Nessus Plugin ID 65739

Synopsis

Oracle Java JRE has not been universally disabled on the remote host.

Description

Oracle Java JRE has not been universally disabled on the remote host via the Java control panel. Note that while Java can be individually disabled for each browser, universally disabling Java prevents it from running for all users and browsers.

Solution

Disable Java universally unless it is needed.

See Also

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/disable_browser.xml

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 65739

File Name: check_java_jre_universally_disabled.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/29/2013

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:jre

Required KB Items: SMB/Java/JRE/universally_enabled