KI-GAME131022: Java Security Issues and Compatibility?
Current status: JAVA SECURITY ISSUES: Java 7's new restrictive security improvements have made it more difficult when playing Yahoo! Games Classic Parlor Games like: Spades, Canasta, Euchre, Pool and Hearts. A security certificate (see image below) will be presented when you log into a game room. Please note we will not be updating these game engines to accommodate changes to operating systems, browsers, Java updates, or Javascript plugins. For more info see:
http://games.yahoo.com/news/state-of-the-yahoo--multiplayer-parlor-games-232214943.html
As of Oct 2013, the most recent version is: Java 7 (Update 45).
You may need to follow the directions provided by your browser in 1) installing the new version and in some cases, 2) activating it within your browser.
* "Overview of enabling browsers" from Oracle
http://java.com/en/download/help/enable_browser.xml
* "Activating the Java plugin" from FireFox
https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2013/01/29/putting-users-in-control-of-plugins/
The following links may help if you continue to have problems after updating Java, but they are more technical:
* "Firefox specific error 'A plugin is needed...' " , even after updating from Oracle
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/archive-139210.html
* "Java archive of older versions" from Oracle
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/archive-139210.html
* "Instructions for rolling back to Java 6" from Apple (not recommended for security reasons)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5559
* "Java Mac Support FAQ" from Oracle
http://java.com/en/download/faq/java_mac.xml
If you want to learn more about the possible Java vulnerabilities, please see:
* "Java 7 fails to restrict access to privileged code" from CERT
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625617
* "Java 7 Security Manager Bypass Vulnerability" from Oracle
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2013-0422-1896849.html
This Known Issue post is for Yahoo! staff to communicate current known issues to benefit Yahoo! customers.