On Apr 8, 6:49 pm, Anne Keller-Smith <earth...@ptd.net> wrote: > so i'm running 10.5.8, that's leopard, does that mean i don't have the > new java > that accepts flashback?
Anne: Not necessarily. It is possible that the original Java Runtime (distinct from Javascript) in Leopard was upgraded to Java SE6 and then upgraded to the vulnerable version 1.6.0_29. Since Apple at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5228?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US says: "Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java 1.6.0_29" I think we are safe to assume that the vulnerability does not apply to older versions of Java. To check, use Java Preferences, an application in the Utilities Folder within the Applications Folder. Java Preferences gives information about the version installed. In Leopard, Java Preferences lists the installed Java Runtime by name. If it gives "J2SE," the newer, vulnerable version is not present. If it gives "Java SE6" it is possible that it has the vulnerable version installed. In Snow Leopard and Lion, the window will specify Java SE6 plus the version number, letting you know whether you have the vulnerable version. Al Poulin -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
