JDK-6866991 : Java Web Start no longer able to run 1.3.0 apps - regression since 6742114
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: deploy
  • Sub-Component: webstart
  • Affected Version: 6
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2009-07-30
  • Updated: 2010-09-16
  • Resolved: 2009-08-19
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Description
The addition of 6742114 caused a regression in Java Web Start when running with JRE 1.3.0
You now get NoSuchMethodError sun.security.action.OpenFileInputStreamAction in:
com.sun.deploy.util.BlackListSetup

Comments
EVALUATION We will only call BlackList class if JRE version is 1.4 and later.
04-08-2009