<p>Taking full control of a computer using Java 7 is a serious exploit, and it is a dangerous issue for corporations and midsize businesses using Java or other Oracle products that incorporate the Java language. Java is an interpreted language that is free to use, and it is a part of many of the open-source projects and programs available in the wild. The engine runs in the background, and users are typically asked to run the Java application when it is located on a distrusted website. However, the new Java exploit allows a hacker to take full control of a computer and silently installs malware on the target computer.</p><p>Oracle Releases a Java 7 Patch and Security Advisory</p><p>Oracle has been silent about the issue, as ars technica reports. The company has known about the issue for four months, but only recently acknowledged the issue along with a patch. Usually, applications are sandboxed, so the application cannot access the user's private computer processes. When a hacker obtains the ability to perform a buffer overflow or bypass the sandbox process, the hacker can essentially run any code on the computer. In this case, the rogue code allows the hacker to upload malware to the computer and take full control of the desktop.</p><p>Does Your Company Need Java on the Desktop?</p><p><a href="http://midsizeinsider.com/en-us/article/does-your-company-use-java-7-a-new-expl">Keep reading...</a></p>