For example, choose "Java SE 6" if you want to download any version number ranging from Java 6.0 to Java 6.43. You will select the specific update number on the next page.

Microsoft is offering advice on how to protect yourself from Java-based malware. The instructions are simple: either update it, disable it, or just uninstall it completely.

All Java version from Java 8 to early access builds of JDK 22 are affected, and there is no workaround available except for deferring the installation of the OS update.