CVE-2025-21502
First published: Mon Jan 20 2025(Updated: )
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. Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2025: <a href="https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html#AppendixJAVA">https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html#AppendixJAVA</a>
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/openjdk-11 | <=11.0.24+8-2~deb11u1 | 11.0.26+4-1~deb11u1 11.0.26+4-1 |
| debian/openjdk-17 | <=17.0.12+7-2~deb11u1<=17.0.13+11-2~deb12u1 | 17.0.14+7-1~deb11u1 17.0.14+7-1~deb12u1 17.0.14+7-1 |
| debian/openjdk-21 | 21.0.6+7-1 | |
| debian/openjdk-8 | 8u442-ga-2 | |
| Sun Java SE | >=8u431-perf<=8u431-perf | |
| Oracle GraalVM for JDK | ||
| Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition |
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Reference Links
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk11u/commit/7cee7d037e664fcf84f58d1ae22f96520ef62cff
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk17u/commit/615057854a57bd6757c134feb005ccb110971a55
- https://github.com/openjdk/jdk21u/commit/ba57a23658dba183a4257ead2d92cd6540493a7a
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/8u441-perf-relnotes.html
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/11-0-26-relnotes.html#R11_0_26
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/17-0-14-relnotes.html#R17_0_14
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/21-0-6-relnotes.html
- https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/23-0-2-relnotes.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1154
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2338992
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2025.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/25/6
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00031.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00004.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250124-0009/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-21502
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21502
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2025-21502
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-21502
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-21502
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21502?
CVE-2025-21502 has been categorized with a critical severity level due to potential exploitation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21502?
To mitigate CVE-2025-21502, update your Oracle Java SE or Oracle GraalVM software to the latest patched version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-21502?
CVE-2025-21502 affects Oracle Java SE versions 8u431-perf, 11.0.25, 17.0.13, 21.0.5, 23.0.1 and Oracle GraalVM versions 17.0.13, 21.0.5, 23.0.1.
Is CVE-2025-21502 exploitable in production environments?
Yes, CVE-2025-21502 is exploitable in production environments, which necessitates immediate attention.
What components are involved in CVE-2025-21502?
CVE-2025-21502 is related to vulnerabilities in the Hotspot component of Oracle Java SE and Oracle GraalVM.
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