Oracle Java JRE Premier Support and Extended Support Version Detection (Unix)

info Nessus Plugin ID 71463

Synopsis

The remote host contains one or more versions of the Oracle Java JRE that require long-term support.

Description

According to its version, there is at least one install of Oracle (formerly Sun) Java JRE on the remote host that is potentially under either Premier Support or Extended Support.

Note that both support programs require vendor contracts. Premier Support provides upgrades and security fixes for five years after the general availability (GA) date. Extended Support provides upgrades and security fixes for three years after Premier Support ends.

Solution

To continue receiving updates and security fixes, contact the vendor regarding Premier Support or Extended Support contracts.

See Also

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/eol-135779.html

http://www.oracle.com/us/support/lifetime-support-068561.html

https://www.oracle.com/support/lifetime-support/

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 71463

File Name: oracle_java_jre_longtermsupport_unix.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 12/16/2013

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:jre

Required KB Items: Host/Java/JRE/Installed