Deprecated methods should not be used in new code. Refer to the complete list of deprecated APIs available in the Java SE 6 documentation. [[API 06]].
The guideline CON01-J. Avoid using ThreadGroup APIs describes issues that can result from using deprecated methods.
A class is obsolete if it is unofficially deprecated. For example, the java.util.Dictionary class provides the same functionality as the Map interface and is generally outmoded.
Risk Assessment
Using deprecated methods in program code can lead to unexpected, ill-defined behavior.
Rule |
Severity |
Likelihood |
Remediation Cost |
Priority |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MET36-J |
high |
likely |
medium |
P18 |
L1 |
Automated Detection
TODO
Related Vulnerabilities
Search for vulnerabilities resulting from the violation of this rule on the CERT website.
References
[[API 06]] Deprecated API
[[MITRE 09]] CWE ID 589
MET35-J. Ensure that the clone method calls super.clone 11. Methods (MET) MET37-J. Do not call overridable methods from a privileged block