Sun Security Updates | 2007-08-16

Sun Microsystems has released the following security updates.

Vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment Font Parsing Code may Allow an Untrusted Applet to Elevate Privileges

A vulnerability in the font parsing code in the Java Runtime Environment may allow an untrusted applet to elevate its privileges. For example, an applet may grant itself permissions to read and write local files or execute local applications that are accessible to the user running the untrusted applet.