CVE-2021-35578: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 19, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in the SSL logger implementation in the JSSE component of OpenJDK. A malicious client could cause a Java application acting as TLS server to raise an unexpected exception during TLS handshake.

Other sources

An unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE 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: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u301, 11.0.12, 17; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 20.3.3 and 21.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TLS to compromise Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. 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 can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. 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).

Affected Software

40 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<11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el7_9
11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el7_9
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1jpp.1.el7
redhat/java<11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_4
11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_4
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<17-openjdk-1:17.0.1.0.12-2.el8_5
17-openjdk-1:17.0.1.0.12-2.el8_5
redhat/java<1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1.el8_5
1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1.el8_5
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<11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_1
11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.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
redhat/java<11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_2
11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_2
debian/openjdk-11
11.0.16+8-1~deb10u111.0.20+8-1~deb10u111.0.20+8-1~deb11u111.0.21+9-1
debian/openjdk-17
17.0.7+7-1~deb11u117.0.8+7-1~deb12u117.0.9+9-1
debian/openjdk-8
8u382-ga-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=8-update301
Oracle OpenJDK=11.0.12
Oracle OpenJDK=17
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=11.0.0<=11.50.2
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
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el7_9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el7_9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1jpp.1.el7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_4
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17-openjdk-1:17.0.1.0.12-2.el8_5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-ibm-1:1.8.0.7.0-1.el8_5
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el8_2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11-openjdk-1:11.0.13.0.8-1.el8_2
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-11 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.16+8-1~deb10u1Fixed in 11.0.20+8-1~deb10u1Fixed in 11.0.20+8-1~deb11u1Fixed in 11.0.21+9-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-17 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.7+7-1~deb11u1Fixed in 17.0.8+7-1~deb12u1Fixed in 17.0.9+9-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u382-ga-2
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Java SE (JSSE) / Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (JSSE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u301
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Java SE (JSSE) / Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (JSSE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.12
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Java SE (JSSE) / Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (JSSE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (JSSE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.3.3
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition (JSSE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.2.0

Event History

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-35578?

CVE-2021-35578 is an unspecified vulnerability in Java SE related to the JSSE component that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system.

2

Which versions of Java SE and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition are affected by CVE-2021-35578?

The affected versions are Java SE 8u301, 11.0.12, 17, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 20.3.3 and 21.2.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35578?

The severity of CVE-2021-35578 is medium with a severity score of 5.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-35578 in Java SE 8u301?

To fix CVE-2021-35578 in Java SE 8u301, update the package to at least version 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.312.b07-1.el7_9.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35578?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-35578 at the following references: [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html#AppendixJAVA) and [Red Hat Security Advisories](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3886, https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3884).

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