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Starting with the release of Java SE 7 Update 71, Oracle will change the way they release Java updates.

Oracle will release a Critical Patch Update (CPU) at the same time as a corresponding Patch Set Update (PSU).

Please review the below information about the difference between the two releases.

Java SE Critical Patch Updates (CPU) contain fixes to security vulnerabilities and critical bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE users upgrade to the latest CPU releases as they are made available. Java SE CPU releases are odd numbered versions (i.e. 7u71, 7u65 – see more on Java SE version numbering schemes here).

Java SE Patch Set Updates (PSU) contain all of fixes in the corresponding CPU, as well as additional non-critical fixes. Java PSU releases should only be used if you are being impacted by one of the additional bugs fixed in that version. The release notes call out the additional fixes available in Java SE PSU releases.

Referenced from:  http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/cpu-psu-explained-2331472.html

We will be releasing the CPU based update per Oracles recommendation. If you would like to request a PSU based Java update to be added to the catalog please email us.