JDK-8357104 : Release Note: Remove VFORK launch mechanism from Process implementation (linux)
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang
  • Priority: P4
  • Status: Open
  • Resolution: Unresolved
  • Submitted: 2025-05-16
  • Updated: 2025-05-19
Description
On Linux, the `-Djdk.lang.Process.launchMechanism=VFORK` has been removed due to being inherently dangerous. Customers using this property are advised to either remove it or, if that is not possible, use the `-Djdk.lang.Process.launchMechanism=FORK` mode instead.