JDK 8u77 Release Notes
Java SE 8u77 Bundled Patch Release (BPR) - Bug Fixes and Updates
The following sections summarize changes made in all Java SE 8u77 BPRs. Bug fixes and any other changes are listed below in date order, most current BPR first. Note that bug fixes in previous BPR are also included in the current BPR.
To determine the version of your JDK software, use the following command:
java -version
Changes in Java SE 8u77 b31
Please note that fixes from the prior BPR (8u74 b32) are included in this version.
Bug Fixes
| BugId | Component | Subcomponent | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8130150 | hotspot | compiler | Implement BigInteger.montgomeryMultiply intrinsic |
| 8081778 | hotspot | compiler | Use Intel x64 CPU instructions for RSA acceleration |
| 8151522 | hotspot | compiler | Disable 8130150 and 8081778 intrinsics by default |
| 8147994 | client.libs | javax.swing | [macosx] JScrollPane jitters up/down during trackpad scrolling on MacOS/Aqua |
Java™ SE Development Kit 8, Update 77 (JDK 8u77)
The full version string for this update release is 1.8.0_77-b03 (where "b" means "build"). The version number is 8u77.
This update release contains several enhancements and changes including the following.
IANA Data 2016a
JDK 8u77 contains IANA time zone data version 2016a. For more information, refer to Timezone Data Versions in the JRE Software.
Security Baselines
The security baselines for the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) at the time of the release of JDK 8u77 are specified in the following table:
| JRE Family Version | JRE Security Baseline (Full Version String) |
|---|---|
| 8 | 1.8.0_77 |
| 7 | 1.7.0_99 |
| 6 | 1.6.0_111 |
For more information about security baselines, see Deploying Java Applets With Family JRE Versions in Java Plug-in for Internet Explorer.
JRE Expiration Date
The JRE expires whenever a new release with security vulnerability fixes becomes available. Critical patch updates, which contain security vulnerability fixes, are announced one year in advance on Critical Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Third Party Bulletin. This JRE (version 8u77) will expire with the release of the next critical patch update scheduled for April 19, 2016.
For systems unable to reach the Oracle Servers, a secondary mechanism expires this JRE (version 8u77) on May 19, 2016. After either condition is met (new release becoming available or expiration date reached), the JRE will provide additional warnings and reminders to users to update to the newer version. For more information, see JRE Expiration Date.
Notes
This Security Alert (8u77) is based on the earlier 8u74 PSU release. All users of earlier JDK 8 releases should update to this release. For more information on the difference between Critical Patch Updates and Patch Set Updates please visit Java CPU and PSU Releases Explained.
The demos, samples, and Documentation bundles for 8u77 are not impacted by the Security Alert for CVE-2016-0636, so version 8u73 demos, samples, and Documentation bundles remain the most up to-date version until the April Critical Patch Update release.
Bug Fixes
This release contains fixes for security vulnerabilities. For more information, see Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update Advisory.