Browser Version - HP 800 User Manual

Item
Active scripting / ActiveX
Java
Table B-1. Browser Vulnerabilities
Description
Active scripting / ActiveX extends other programming languages (such
as Java) by providing re-usable "controls" that enable developers to make
Web pages "active". ActiveX is Microsoft's brand for active scripting.
The following links provide more detailed information about ActiveX:
http://www.active-x.com/articles/whatis.htm
•
http://www.active-x.com/
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• http://www.newportinc.com/software/activex/
whatisAX.htm
Java is a programming language and a collection of platforms that are
targeted toward a specific hardware platform. Java programs are not
limited by the operating system (OS) as they are interpreted (run) by
another program called the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This enables
Java programs to be portable—that is, they can be run on a server,
desktop, personal digital assistant (PDA), or in the browser.
The following links provide more information about Java:
• http://java.sun.com/learning/new2java/index.html
• http://www.javaworld.com/channel_content/jw-topical-
index.shtml
http://java.sun.com/
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Browser Version

Description: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your
system has the latest browser version installed.
Test Properties: Select the check box for the required browser software. Enter
a version in the text box. If no version is specified in the text box, the default
version shown in the square brackets is required.
How Does this Affect Me?: Older browsers may not have adequate security or
fixes against vulnerabilities.
What Do I Need to Do?: Install a required browser or update your browser to
the required version. See the following links for browser information:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/default.mspx
Tests Help
Browser Security Policy – Windows
B-5