A vulnerability for Java on Mac systems has been identified in the previous version of Java (1.6.0_29). The vulnerability is addressed in Java version 1.6.0_31. The new version can be downloaded from the following links:
Java – current release is 1.6.0_31 – patch issued on April 3
Mac OS-X version 10.7 and later (also known as OS-X 2012-001)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5056
Download link – http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1515
Mac OS-X version 10.6.8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5056
Download link – http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1516
Update – April 13 – flashback removal tool now available from Apple downloads
Java – current release is 1.6.0_31 – patch issued on April 13
Mac OS-X version 10.7 and later (also known as 2012-001)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5242
Integrates Java version 1.6.0_31 and also includes a flashback removal tool for Apple Systems that might be infected with malware.
Mac OS-X version 10.6.8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5243
Integrates Java version 1.6.0_31 and also includes a flashback removal tool for Apple Systems that might be infected with malware.