CVE-2026-47059: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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.

Other sources

In JavasunawtimageImagingLibconvolveBI, when processing images with specific dimensions, the function fails to properly handle boundary conditions which leads to invalid memory access and NULL pointer dereference.

Red Hat

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: 8u491, 8u491-perf, 11.0.31, 17.0.19, 21.0.11, 25.0.3, 26.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.19 and 21.0.11; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.18. 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 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 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. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

NVD

Affected Software

23 affected components
Oracle Java SE=8u491, =8u491-perf, =11.0.31, =17.0.19, =21.0.11, =25.0.3, =26.0.1
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=17.0.19, =21.0.11
Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition=21.3.18
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JDK=11.0.31
Oracle JDK=17.0.19
Oracle JDK=21.0.11
Oracle JDK=25.0.3
Oracle JDK=26.0.1
Oracle GraalVM=21.3.18
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=17.0.19
Oracle GraalVM for JDK=21.0.11
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update491
Oracle JRE=11.0.31
Oracle JRE=17.0.19
Oracle JRE=21.0.11
Oracle JRE=25.0.3
Oracle JRE=26.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty<=Continuous delivery

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 21, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 4, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-47059?

The severity of CVE-2026-47059 is rated low with a CVSS score of 3.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-47059?

To fix CVE-2026-47059, update to the latest version of Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, or Oracle GraalVM that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-47059 have on applications?

CVE-2026-47059 can lead to invalid memory access and NULL pointer dereference, potentially causing application crashes.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-47059?

CVE-2026-47059 affects Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition.

5

What are the conditions under which CVE-2026-47059 can be exploited?

CVE-2026-47059 can be exploited when processing images with specific dimensions that the function does not properly handle.

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