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.
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