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Java Detection and Identification (Linux / Unix)

info Nessus Plugin ID 147817

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Synopsis

Java is installed on the remote Linux / Unix host.

Description

One or more instances of Java are installed on the remote Linux / Unix host. This may include private JREs bundled with the Java Development Kit (JDK).
Notes:

 - This plugin attempts to detect Oracle and non-Oracle JRE instances such as Zulu Java, Amazon Corretto, AdoptOpenJDK, IBM Java, etc
 - To discover instances of JRE that are not in PATH, or installed via a package manager, 'Perform thorough tests' setting must be enabled.

See Also

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_(software_platform)

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 147817

File Name: java_jre_installed_unix.nbin

Version: 1.336

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: General

Published: 3/16/2021

Updated: 7/14/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/a:java:jre

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/uname

Reference Information

IAVT: 0001-T-0690