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Java Security Warning: Allow access to the following application from this web site?

Issue

On workstations running Java version 7u55 and greater, end-users receive a security warning from Java asking: "Allow access to the following application from this web site?"

Applies to

This issue affects workstations running Java 7u55 and greater in an environment with the following specifications

SecureAuth IdP Version

OS version

JAva Version

7.x+

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012 R2

7u55+

Cause

SecureAuth IdP uses JavaScript code in conjunction with Java applets to authenticate end-users on realms with Java workflows. Due to the enhanced security implemented in Java 7u55 and greater, Java displays the Security Warning dialog to alert the end-user of a possible security concern.

Resolution

There are no known security issues for SecureAuth IdP Java 7u55 applets and greater; thus end-users can click the Allow button to proceed and dismiss the security warning dialog.

To suppress the Security Warning dialog on subsequent SecureAuth IdP sessions, the Do not show this again for this app and website checkbox option should be enabled on this dialog.

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