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

29 affected componentsFixes available
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 AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM PowerVM VIOS<=4.1
debian/openjdk-11<=11.0.24+8-2~deb11u1
11.0.32.1+1-1~deb11u111.0.32.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-17<=17.0.12+7-2~deb11u1, <=17.0.19+10-1~deb12u2
17.0.20.1+1-1~deb11u117.0.20.1+1-1~deb12u117.0.20.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-21<=21.0.11+10-1~deb13u2
21.0.12.1+1-1~deb13u121.0.12.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-25<=25.0.3+9-2~deb13u1
25.0.4.1+1-1~deb13u125.0.4+7-125.0.4.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-26
26.0.2.1+1-1
debian/openjdk-8
8u504-ga-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 11.0.32.1+1-1~deb11u1Fixed in 11.0.32.1+1-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1~deb11u1Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1~deb12u1Fixed in 17.0.20.1+1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-21 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.12.1+1-1~deb13u1Fixed in 21.0.12.1+1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-25 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.0.4.1+1-1~deb13u1Fixed in 25.0.4+7-1Fixed in 25.0.4.1+1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/openjdk-26 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.0.2.1+1-1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8u504-ga-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u491
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE (perf) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u491-perf
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.31
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.19
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.11
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.0.3
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.0.1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM for JDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.19
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle GraalVM for JDK to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.0.11
  16. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 21.3.18
  17. Compensating control

    This vulnerability is described as affecting Java deployments that load and run untrusted code (e.g., sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets relying on the Java sandbox). To reduce exposure, ensure affected Java clients do not load/run untrusted code that relies on the Java sandbox for security (e.g., avoid running untrusted Web Start/applets).

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 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:14 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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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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