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Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-0840.FK
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Summary
Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-0840.FK is a variant of the Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-0840 family - a family of malicious Java applets stored within a Java Archive (.JAR) that attempts to exploit a vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) up to and including version 6 update 18.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
For more information on antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/.
Update vulnerable applications
This threat exploits a known vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). To prevent your computer from being vulnerable to this malware, make sure that you install the updates available from the vendor. You can read more about this vulnerability from the following links:
Over time, multiple vulnerable versions of Java may remain in your computer in separate folders. It is "highly recommended" that users remove all older versions of Java as keeping the older versions on your system present a security risk. See the following FAQ article:
