Saturday, 12 March 2011

JRE 6 updated to v24

The Java Runtime Environment, or JRE has been updated to version 24.

Click here to check out your Java version

Java Runtime Environment 6 update 24 available


You can directly download the whole install package for both 32 and 64 bit windows versions from FileHippo, or visit the Java website directly to be offered an installation suitable for your OS and language.

The Oracle advisory to accompany the release Advises 21 security patches, of which..
19 of these vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may be exploited over a network without the need for a username and password.
As always, remember to keep your software patched!