Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2014 CPU) (Unix)
Critical Nessus Plugin ID 78482
Synopsis
The remote Unix host contains a programming platform that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Oracle (formerly Sun) Java SE or Java for Business installed on the remote host is prior to 8 Update 25, 7 Update 71, 6 Update 85, or 5 Update 75. It is, therefore, affected by security issues in the following components :
- 2D
- AWT
- Deployment
- Hotspot
- JAXP
- JSSE
- JavaFX
- Libraries
- Security
Solution
Update to JDK / JRE 8 Update 25, 7 Update 71, 6 Update 85, or 5 Update 75 or later and, if necessary, remove any affected versions.
Note that an Extended Support contract with Oracle is needed to obtain JDK / JRE 5 Update 75 or later or 6 Update 85 or later.