Oracle Jdk 1.4 · Version Status
Oracle Jdk 1.4 End of Life Date
Oracle Jdk 1.4 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Oracle Jdk 1.4 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 6400 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 30, 2008
6400 days past EOL
Latest Release
1.4.2_42
Standard release
Release Date
Feb 13, 2002
Oracle Jdk 1.4 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
1.0.2 |
May 7, 1996 |
EOL |
| 1.1 |
1.1.8_010 |
Oct 9, 2002 |
EOL |
| 1.2 |
1.2.2_18 |
Nov 30, 2003 |
EOL |
| 1.3 |
1.3.1_32 |
Mar 31, 2006 |
EOL |
| → 1.4 |
1.4.2_42 |
Oct 30, 2008 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.0u85 |
Oct 30, 2009 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6u211 |
Dec 31, 2018 |
EOL |
| 7 LTS |
7u351 |
Jul 31, 2019 |
EOL |
What does Oracle Jdk 1.4 end of life mean?
When Oracle Jdk 1.4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Oracle Jdk 1.4 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Oracle Jdk 25 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Oracle Jdk 1.4 reach end of life?
Oracle Jdk 1.4 reached end of life on October 30, 2008. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Oracle Jdk 1.4 still supported?
No. Oracle Jdk 1.4 reached end of life on October 30, 2008 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Oracle Jdk 1.4?
The recommended upgrade from Oracle Jdk 1.4 is
Oracle Jdk 25 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Oracle Jdk full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Oracle Jdk 1.4 past EOL?
When Oracle Jdk 1.4 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Oracle Jdk should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.