CVE-2021-41041: Medium severity eclipse openj9 vulnerability
In Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.32.0, Java 8 & 11 fail to throw the exception captured during bytecode verification when verification is triggered by a MethodHandle invocation, allowing unverified methods to be invoked using MethodHandles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41041?
CVE-2021-41041 is a vulnerability in Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.32.0, where Java 8 & 11 fail to throw the exception captured during bytecode verification when verification is triggered by a MethodHandle invocation, allowing unverified methods to be invoked using MethodHandles.
How severe is CVE-2021-41041?
CVE-2021-41041 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2021-41041?
Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.32.0, Oracle Java SE version 8, and Oracle Java SE version 11 are all affected by CVE-2021-41041.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-41041?
To mitigate CVE-2021-41041, update Eclipse Openj9 to version 0.32.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41041?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-41041 in the bug report and the pull request on GitHub.