OS/Platform/Application:

Sun Java on all applicable computing platforms.

Category: ALERT
Severity: MEDIUM
Attention: Java Users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel

Summary: Sun Microsystems has released version 6 update 13 of its popular Java application.  Included in this update are fixes for various security issues.

NOTE: Java technology is used by web browsers to provide interactive content via small programs called applets and plugins.  Since this technology is very popular many web browsers have Java products installed on them unbeknownst to the user.  In some cases multiple versions of Java may be present on the same computer (for example, one for each type of web browser installed on the computer).

Recommended Actions: Java users, system administrators, and support personnel are encouraged to update all installations of Java resident on their computers.

It can sometimes be difficult to determine if Java is present on a computer (and if so what version or versions are running).  The easiest way to effectively check and update Java is to use the link provided below.  Use this link with EACH browser you  have on your computer (e.g., Internet Explorer, FireFox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari) to update all possible installations. 

Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates who may use Java on their home computers.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Java Test and Update page:

http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp