CVE-2024-21138: Low severity NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the VM component could allow a remote attacker to cause a low availability impact.
Other sources
Excessive symbol length can lead to an infinite loop vulnerability in OpenJDK.
Oracle CPU advisory - July 2024: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html#AppendixJAVA
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Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u411, 8u411-perf, 11.0.23, 17.0.11, 21.0.3, 22.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.11, 21.0.3, 22.0.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 20.3.14 and 21.3.10. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Note: This vulnerability can be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. This vulnerability also 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21138?
CVE-2024-21138 has a low severity impact related to availability due to an infinite loop vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21138?
To fix CVE-2024-21138, update your software to the latest patched version, such as OpenJDK 11.0.24+8 or OpenJDK 17.0.12+7.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-21138?
CVE-2024-21138 affects various versions of Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, GraalVM, and specific IBM and NetApp products.
Can CVE-2024-21138 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21138 can be exploited by a remote attacker, leading to low availability impacts.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-21138?
CVE-2024-21138 involves the VM component of Java SE and excessive symbol lengths that trigger the vulnerability.