Firefox Adds Outdated Java Plugin Versions to Blocklist

Downright malicious browser plugins and add-ons are obviously a massive security risk, but make no mistake unpatched or outdated extensions are just as big a headache. For this reason, Mozilla has a blocklist service to deal with plugins that jeopardize the security, stability, or performance of Firefox. The latest addition to the Firefox blocklist happens to be the ubiquitous Java plugin. Hit the jump for more.
Back in February, Oracle rolled out a “critical patch update” for Java SE, patching as many as 14 remotely exploitable vulnerabilities. But considering the Java plugin’s notoriety for remaining outdated, the holes that Oracle plugged last month still pose a risk to many users. In fac... »read more

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