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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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