CVE-2024-21145: Medium severity Oracle GraalVM vulnerability
An out-of-bounds access vulnerability was found in OpenJDK's 2D image handling.
Oracle CPU advisory - July 2024: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html#AppendixJAVA
Other sources
An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the 2D component could allow a remote attacker to cause low confidentiality, low integrity impacts.
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Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data. 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 4.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21145?
CVE-2024-21145 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its out-of-bounds access in OpenJDK's 2D image handling.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21145?
To fix CVE-2024-21145, update to the latest patched versions of the affected software listed in the security advisory.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-21145?
CVE-2024-21145 affects various versions of OpenJDK, Oracle Java, and specific IBM and NetApp products.
Can CVE-2024-21145 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-21145 can potentially be exploited remotely, making it critical to apply the necessary updates.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-21145?
As of now, there are no known public exploits for CVE-2024-21145, but due to its severity, it is advised to monitor the situation closely.