CVE-2026-22021: Medium severity Oracle Java SE vulnerability
Certificate chain validation can result in stack overflow under certain circumstances.
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Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE.
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Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u481, 8u481-b50, 8u481-perf, 11.0.30, 17.0.18, 21.0.10, 25.0.2, 26; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.18 and 21.0.10; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.17. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/openjdk-11to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.0.31+11-1~deb11u1Fixed in 11.0.31+11-1 - Upgrade
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debian/openjdk-17to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 17.0.19+10-1~deb11u1Fixed in 17.0.19+10-1~deb12u2Fixed in 17.0.19+10-1 - Upgrade
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debian/openjdk-21to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 21.0.11+10-1~deb13u2Fixed in 21.0.11+10-1 - Upgrade
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debian/openjdk-25to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 25.0.3+9-2~deb13u1Fixed in 25.0.3+9-2 - Upgrade
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debian/openjdk-8to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8u492-ga-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-22021?
The severity of CVE-2026-22021 is classified as high due to potential exploitation risks in affected versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22021?
To fix CVE-2026-22021, update your Oracle Java SE or GraalVM installations to the latest security patch version.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22021?
Affected versions for CVE-2026-22021 include Oracle Java SE 8u481, 11.0.30, 17.0.18, 21.0.10, 25.0.2, and 26, as well as GraalVM for JDK 17.0.18 and 21.0.10.
What components are impacted by CVE-2026-22021?
CVE-2026-22021 impacts the JSSE component of Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-22021?
No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2026-22021; applying the security update is the best mitigation.