CVE-2021-35588: Input Validation

Published Oct 19, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in the way the ClassFileParser class implementation in the Hotspot component of OpenJDK performed validation of inner class index values. A specially-crafted class file could cause a Java virtual machine to crash when loaded.

Other sources

An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the VM component could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service resulting in a low availability impact using unknown attack vectors.

IBM

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u311, 8u301; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 20.3.3 and 21.2.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el7_9
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_4
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_4
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_1
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_1
redhat/java<1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_2
1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_2
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 GA
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10
Oracle GraalVM=20.3.3
Oracle GraalVM=21.2.0
Oracle OpenJDK=7-update311
Oracle OpenJDK=8-update301
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=11.0.0<=11.70.1
NetApp E-series Santricity Storage Manager
NetApp E-series Santricity Web Services Web Services Proxy
NetApp Hci Management Node
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Santricity Unified Manager
NetApp Snapmanager Oracle
NetApp Snapmanager Sap
NetApp Solidfire
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35588?

The severity of CVE-2021-35588 is low (3.1).

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-35588?

The affected software for CVE-2021-35588 includes Java SE 7u311, 8u301, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3.3 and 21.2.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-35588?

To fix CVE-2021-35588, update to the following versions: Java SE 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el7_9, Java SE 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_4, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3.3 and 21.2.0.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-35588?

Yes, there are patches available. Please refer to the references for more information.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-35588?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-35588 is CWE-20.

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