Version 6 has fewer features (the bug is in a new feature that only exists in Java 7) and Security Explorations found they could not (yet at least) break it.

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.

Millions of players worldwide take pleasure in playing Minecraft Java Edition, the original version of the game.

Mojang's original version of Minecraft, which millions play, will now require a Microsoft to play for security's sake, Microsoft says.