Parse a String to a Double avoiding the JVM parsing bug.
Parse a String to a Double avoiding the JVM parsing bug. May throw NumberFormatException if the String is not properly formatted
A handy dandy extractor
Safely parse a String into a Double, avoiding the JVM bug that causes the thread to hang if the String is 2.2250738585072012e-308
This wonkaround is not recommended anymore. Instead consider using a newer version of JVM which has the necessary fix.
(Since version 2.5) Use a newer or patched JVM instead.
http://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_for_cve-2010-44