Security researchers have confirmed that the latest version of Oracle's Java software framework is vulnerable to Web hacks that allow attackers to install malware on end users' computers. "We have ...

The latest build at the time was 1.7.0_10-b18, meaning that Java 7 web plug-ins were effectively blacklisted until Oracle released a version that superseded it.

The Java Tutorials ‘ Deployment Trail features the Packaging Programs in JAR Files lesson that includes the relevant section Setting Package Version Information.