REDHAT-BUG-2338992
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>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java SE | ||
| 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2338992?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2338992 is considered moderate, with limited exploitability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2338992?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2338992, update your Oracle Java SE or GraalVM installations to the latest security patch.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2338992?
REDHAT-BUG-2338992 affects users of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition.
What can attackers do with REDHAT-BUG-2338992?
Successful exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-2338992 can result in unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete data.
Is REDHAT-BUG-2338992 easy to exploit?
While REDHAT-BUG-2338992 is difficult to exploit, it still poses a risk due to its potential impact.
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