[Snyk] Upgrade com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-dynamodb from 1.11.327 to 1.12.797

[ryanmcmorrowsnyk]

Snyk has created this PR to upgrade com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-dynamodb from 1.11.327 to 1.12.797.

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[ryanmcmorrowsnyk]

This upgrade of the AWS SDK for Java from version 1.11.327 to 1.12.797 introduces two notable changes that require verification.

Key Changes:

• Java Runtime Requirement: Starting with version 1.12.768, the AWS SDK for Java v1 requires Java 8 or newer. Support for Java 7 has been dropped. Your environment must be running on at least Java 8.
• Transitive Dependency Upgrade (Jackson): The major change in the 1.12.x series is the upgrade of its internal JSON processing library, Jackson, from version 2.6 to 2.12. While the AWS SDK's own APIs have not changed, this can cause conflicts. If your application uses Jackson directly or through another dependency, you may encounter behavioral changes or compilation errors.

Recommendation:

• Verify Java Version: Ensure your production environment and build pipeline use Java 8 or a more recent version.
• Check Jackson Dependency: Review your project's dependencies for any direct usage of the Jackson library. If found, you must test your application to ensure compatibility with the newer Jackson 2.12 version brought in by the AWS SDK.

It is also important to note that the AWS SDK for Java v1.x is in maintenance mode and is scheduled for end-of-support on December 31, 2025. Migration to the AWS SDK for Java v2 is recommended for future development.

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