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]

1 2 "Java Embedding Plugin Readme". Steven Michaud. March 10, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
↑ "Firefox for Intel Macs set for March". cnet. Jan 16, 2006. Retrieved May 7, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
↑ "Cyber Security Bulletin SB07-155". www.us-cert.gov. May 28, 2007. Archived from the original on May 3, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2010.