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Java SE6 is set to receive what is being called "significant security patches." The need for repair came after the US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) warned that a number of vulnerabilities were in existence, allowing ... potential hackers to bypass authentication methods and execute arbitrary codes. One flaw exposes Java's audio system; if left unpatched, online deviants could be given access to a computer system without authorization. Another exploit provides root access to a vulnerable machine. Java Exploit Linked to ActiveX The most prominent flaw to be patched is ... (view more)