CVE-2021-41035
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41035 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.29.0, the JVM does not throw IllegalAccessError for MethodHandles that invoke inaccessible interface methods.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.29.0, the JVM does not throw IllegalAccessError for MethodHandles that invoke inaccessible interface methods.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Openj9 | < 0.29.0 |
References
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=576395Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse-openj9/openj9/pull/13740Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=576395Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/eclipse-openj9/openj9/pull/13740Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41035?
In Eclipse Openj9 before version 0.29.0, the JVM does not throw IllegalAccessError for MethodHandles that invoke inaccessible interface methods.
How severe is CVE-2021-41035?
CVE-2021-41035 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41035?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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