How to enable SSL 3 in Java

Unless you have no choice other than using SSL 3, the link below explains the configuration.

The release notes for the update 31 provide information for enabling the SSL 3 again in Java.

As stated:

If SSLv3 is absolutely required, the protocol can be reactivated by
removing “SSLv3” from the jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms property in the
java.security file or by dynamically setting this Security property to
“true” before JSSE is initialized.

Keep in mind that even the TLS protocol can be exploited to allow an insecure access with SSL 3, thats also part of the POODLE flaw. Enabling this for Java or any other technology should be a last resort only for critical reasons.

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