Post date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 17:40
Description of Service Change:
Java plug-in for Internet Explorer will by default be disabled on all centrally-managed PCs for both Java 6 and 7. The plug-in was previously disabled by default only for Java 7.
User who require to run Java applets in Internet Explorer can re-enable the plug-in by installing the following package from CMF: "Oracle Java Enable plug-in for IE".
Reason for this change:
Frequent security problems in Java Runtime Environment, which can be remotely exploited when the user visits a rouge web page.
End of public updates for Oracle Java SE 6.
Service Element Affected:
Windows Desktop Service
Effective from:
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 12:30
Posted by:
IT-OIS
Unit responsible for resolution:
IT Department