NewsPublished 17 Dec 2012Updated 21 Nov 2025

Red Hat Security Advisory: java-1.4.2-ibm-sap End of Support Notice

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Description

IBM J2SE version 1.4.2, which includes the IBM Java Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit, is no longer supported for use with SAP products as of October 1, 2012. SAP users are advised to migrate to SAP JVM 4, the only supported Java Virtual Machine for SAP. The java-1.4.2-ibm-sap packages provide the last SAP certified IBM J2SE 1.4.2 release.

Impact

The end of support means no further security updates or fixes will be provided for IBM J2SE 1.4.2 in the context of SAP products. Continued use may expose SAP environments to unpatched security risks inherent in the unsupported Java version. However, no specific vulnerabilities or active exploits are reported in this advisory.

Defensive guidance

SAP users should migrate from IBM J2SE 1.4.2 to SAP JVM 4, which is the only supported Java Virtual Machine for SAP products. This migration is necessary to maintain support and receive security updates. No patches or fixes exist for IBM J2SE 1.4.2 as it is end of support.

Summary

IBM J2SE 1.4.2, bundled in the java-1.4.2-ibm-sap packages, reached end of support for SAP product use on October 1, 2012. SAP recommends migration to SAP JVM 4 as the supported Java Virtual Machine. This advisory notifies users that the java-1.4.2-ibm-sap packages represent the final SAP certified release of IBM J2SE 1.4.2 (SR13-FP13). No specific vulnerabilities or exploits are detailed in this advisory.

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