JDK-7182581 : Java 7 update 5 (64 bit) does not recognize pack.gz files as signed
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: deploy
  • Sub-Component: webstart
  • Affected Version: 7
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Duplicate
  • OS: windows_7
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2012-07-09
  • Updated: 2012-09-06
  • Resolved: 2012-07-10
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Description
FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
java version "1.7.0_05"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_05-b05)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.1-b03, mixed mode)

ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION :
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]

A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
Get an unsigned error when launching the application.

REGRESSION.  Last worked in version 7

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM :
Launch a java application where the jars are pack.gz with the 64 bit version of Java 7 update 5 that requests full access to the system.

This works properly with the 32 bit version of Java 7u5 and Java 6 versions

EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
EXPECTED -
Application launches


ACTUAL -
Application fails to launch

ERROR MESSAGES/STACK TRACES THAT OCCUR :
Java Web Start 10.5.1.255
Using JRE version 1.7.0_05-b05 Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM
User home directory = C:\Users\kysmith
----------------------------------------------------
c:   clear console window
f:   finalize objects on finalization queue
g:   garbage collect
h:   display this help message
m:   print memory usage
o:   trigger logging
p:   reload proxy configuration
q:   hide console
r:   reload policy configuration
s:   dump system and deployment properties
t:   dump thread list
v:   dump thread stack
0-5: set trace level to <n>
----------------------------------------------------
#### Java Web Start Error:
#### Unsigned application requesting unrestricted access to system
Unsigned resource: https://www2.omniture.com/p/dsc/current/launch/jar/workbench.jar.pack.gz

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
Use the 32 bit version of Java 7u5 (requires uninstall of 64 bit version)
or
Use Java 6