Oracle preps 128 security patches; Java gets 42
An posting from Cnet in there security and privacy section : Oracle will release today 128 fixes for security vulnerabilities that affect “hundreds” of its products.The software giant and Java maker said in a pre-release announcement today that four of the patches include fixes for Oracle’s flagship database product, which can be exploited remotely without the need for a username or password. Also, 29 security fixes will arrive for Oracle Fusion Middleware, with 22 of these also for preventing attacks without the need for authentication.Affected components include Oracle HTTP Server, JRockit, WebCenter, and WebLogic. Both Oracle products have a common vulnerability scoring system (CVSS) rating of 10, described as the most severe vulnerability.
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