Java Runtime Env 6 – Update 24

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

Flash Player 10.2 Available

Flash Player has been updated to version 10.2 – minor build v 152.26 – but they still don’t support 64bit OS. Interestingly, the beta had 64bit support, but this was removed in the final release.

Adobe recommend you install Flash Player ‘Square’ if you’re determined to run a 64bit browser.

Check which version of the plug-in you have installed, and see which is the latest build for your OS / browser.
Click to download the latest IE ActiveX plugin, or you might want to download the plugin for Firefox.
I love full direct downloads, perfect for storing on a memory stick. Get your updates for IE or Firefox quickly with these direct download links from FileHippo.com – On the right hand side, just click the green arrow or the Download Latest Version text..

FileHippo.com Download

Add to favourites for future use; the page content updates, but the URL stays the same, so you can quickly find the updates you need..

Java 6 Update 23 Available

The Java Runtime Environment, JRE v6 has been updated to version 23.
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The Oracle advisory to accompany the release confirms that  there are no security related issues patched, it’s just a bug fix.

Don’t forget, you need to be running a 64bit browser for their site script to offer you the x64 download..
Or you can directly download the whole install package for both 32 and 64 bit windows versions from somewhere like FileHippo.

Keep your software patched!