Improves Java security, performance and compatibility on the Mac

Java 2012-003

April, 13th 2012 - 64.22 MB - Freeware

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Security Status

Latest Version

Java 2017-001
Operating System

Mac OS X 10.7 or later
User Rating

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Author / Product

Apple Inc / External Link
Filename

JavaForOSX.dmg
MD5 Checksum

fc56e454acbd6a3883017d92f9984ecf

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system. Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Java 2012-003.

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What's new in this version:

- Impact: The Java browser plugin and Java Web Start are deactivated if they remain unused for 35 days
- Description: As a security hardening measure, the Java browser plugin and Java Web Start are deactivated if they are unused for 35 days. Installing this update will automatically deactivate the Java browser plugin and Java Web Start. Users may re-enable Java if they encounter Java applets on a web page or Java Web Start applications. Further information is available at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5242
- Impact: A Flashback malware removal tool will be run
- Description: This update runs a malware removal tool that will remove the most common variants of the Flashback malware. If the Flashback malware is found, it presents a dialog notifying the user that malware was removed. There is no indication to the user if malware is not found.