diff --git a/src/java.base/share/classes/java/util/concurrent/ThreadPoolExecutor.java b/src/java.base/share/classes/java/util/concurrent/ThreadPoolExecutor.java
index e34810fe966..0bf5669b6e1 100644
--- a/src/java.base/share/classes/java/util/concurrent/ThreadPoolExecutor.java
+++ b/src/java.base/share/classes/java/util/concurrent/ThreadPoolExecutor.java
@@ -113,12 +113,7 @@ import jdk.internal.vm.SharedThreadContainer;
  * alter the thread's name, thread group, priority, daemon status,
  * etc. If a {@code ThreadFactory} fails to create a thread when asked
  * by returning null from {@code newThread}, the executor will
- * continue, but might not be able to execute any tasks. Threads
- * should possess the "modifyThread" {@code RuntimePermission}. If
- * worker threads or other threads using the pool do not possess this
- * permission, service may be degraded: configuration changes may not
- * take effect in a timely manner, and a shutdown pool may remain in a
- * state in which termination is possible but not completed.</dd>
+ * continue, but might not be able to execute any tasks.</dd>
  *
  * <dt>Keep-alive times</dt>
  *