# JDK 1.1 applet security (network access) and Java Plug-in

Chris Sturgess (chris@consensys.com)
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 17:27:14 -0400

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It appears that JDK 1.1 applet security (i.e. signed applets) for
network access is non-functional with the Java Plug-in. The Plug-in
Control Panel Network access option takes complete control of this
permission. The big problem is that this switches network security
on/off FOR ALL APPLETS.

My questions are:

Why isn't this serious flaw documented in big glowing letters?

When will it be fixed?

- Chris

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