Apple plugs critical Java security hole affecting Tiger, Leopard
Apple on Monday finally got around to patching a widely-publicized security flaw in the version of Java shipping with Mac OS X, which could leave a Mac open to attack while browsing the web.
The Mac maker came under criticism from a pair of security firms last month for failing to patch the exploit, which it has reportedly been aware of since January.
The vulnerability, which theoretically exists on all platforms supporting Java, could allow a remote user to run code, delete files, and execute applications on a Mac through a maliciously crafted Java applet.
