On 30/08/2012 at 20:14, Fabian Rodriguez <magic...@member.fsf.org> wrote:
> I saw this a few days ago, I'd like to know what should I make of it?: > http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/08/critical-flaw-under-active-attack-p > rompts-calls-to-disable-java/ This article already explains it: "Those who need Java to run applications such as Open Office or Freemind can still protect themselves by disabling Java in their browser to prevent drive- by attacks on booby-trapped websites." Until patch is provided, it might be wise to not open office documents from uncertain source (that is: all but your own). Most likely it is not needed, but it won't harm. -- Best regards Mirosław Zalewski -- For unsubscribe instructions e-mail to: users+h...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: http://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/ All messages sent to this list will be publicly archived and cannot be deleted
