Oracle issued an emergency update to its widely-used Java web software on Sunday, but experts say it still contains security flaws.

BBC: Java still contains security flaws, experts claim

The revelation, made Friday by Adam Gowdiak of Poland-based Security Explorations, is the latest black eye for Oracle's Java software framework which is installed on more than 1 billion PCs, smartphones, and other devices.

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On May 7th the first round of a three-part fight between Oracle and Google over patent and copyright claims relating to the Java programming language ended in a decision that denied outright victory to either firm.

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Oracle has issued a patch for loopholes in its Java program that was being actively abused by cyber-thieves.

BBC: Oracle issues patch for Java loopholes