Download Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 8

Apple has released a new release of Java for Mac OS X 10.4. The update has been given version number 8 and fixes several vulnerabilities found in the previous version. As a result, it is no longer possible for malicious parties to gain additional rights on a Mac system. Java for Mac OS X 10.4 release 8 is by clicking this link as a dmg file and includes the following release notes:

About Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 8

Java for Mac OS X 10.4, Release 8 delivers improvements to the security and compatibility of Java on Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later.

Impact: Multiple vulnerabilities in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in

Description: Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java Web Start and the Java Plug-in, the most serious of which may allow untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to obtain elevated privileges. Visiting a web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet may lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. This update provides patches for the Java Bug IDs 6694892, 6707535, 6727081 and 6767668 from Sun Microsystems.