As of 2:15PM we havent seen the Microsoft Patch on Windows Update. However we just received another announcement from Microsoft that they are holding a conference call today at 1PM Pacific Time which is 4PM Eastern Time. We expect shortly thereafter to see the patch made available on Windows Update Servers. This is remember an out of band patch and the patches on a regular cycle or normally issued at 1PM Eastern Time.
Java Vulnerability Fix
Microsoft & Oracle both have released critical security updates today.
The Java flaw is significantly more wide-spread than the Internet Explorer vulnerability, affecting any machine with Oracle’s Java client installed – an estimated 850 million desktops and laptops around the world. The flaw was serious enough for browser makers, including Firefox creator Mozilla, to temporarily Java from loading in order to provide some level of protection against attack.
Microsoft is breaking with its self-imposed monthly patch cycle to address a serious security vulnerability in its Internet Explorer web browser as well.
The Microsoft Patch can be downloaded from Windows Update in Control Panel
The Java Update 11 can be downloaded from www.java.com
Once Java has been installed and patched you can reenable Java in your browser.
Just follow the instructions on our website to disable it and this time click on enable