I am one of those who previousely installed Java 1.7.0.x

Now, today, MacUpdate has posted Java SE Runtime Environment 7, v 1.7.0_07.

Is this a fix for the earlier vulnerabilities or will installing this make matters worse?

FWIW, I have Java disabled in Safari & Mail, and use Click To Plugin.


Harv
27" i7 iMac (10.13.6), iPhone Xs Max (12.1)

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