Java Embedding Plugin

Java Embedding Plugin (JEP) enables Java on Mac OS X with non-Safari browsers. This plugin is shipped with Firefox 1.5 on, and all recent versions of SeaMonkey and Camino.^[1]

The latest released version, 0.9.7.5, requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher.^[1]

History

Originally for the PowerPC based Macs, a port to Intel x86 was needed.^[2]

Version 0.9.6.1 had a security vulnerability that allowed remote attackers to crash the browser.^[3]

See also

• Flash plugin

References

1. "Java Embedding Plugin Readme". Steven Michaud. March 10, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
2. "Firefox for Intel Macs set for March". cnet. Jan 16, 2006. Archived from the original on August 11, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
3. "Cyber Security Bulletin SB07-155". www.us-cert.gov. May 28, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2010.

External links

• javaplugin.sourceforge.net homepage
• sourceforge.net project site