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 The Java Runtime environment is ubiquitous. Used by every browser, many software applications, and a plethora of mobile devices, it's a hard to avoid and subtly pervasive piece of technology. Now, Google's Security team reports that they have discovered vulnerabilities in Sun's Java Runtime Environment that threaten the security of all existing implementations of the platform. While we're confident Sun will issue an update for it's PC JVM environment, where does that leave embedded devices and mobile platforms? Wow. This is definitely a week of *ALL* encompasing problems! ZDNet Asia reports...Google's Security team has discovered vulnerabilities in the Sun Java Runtime Environment that threatens the security of all platforms, browsers and even mobile devices. "This is as bad as it gets," said Chris Gatford, a security expert from penetration testing firm Pure Hacking. "It’s a pretty significant weakness, which will have a considerable impact if the exploit codes come to fruition quickly. It could affect a lot of organizations and users," Gatford told ZDNet Australia. Australia's Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT) analyst, Robert Lowe, warned that anyone using the Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit is at risk. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           
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