Oracle Java SE 8u301 GStreamer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle Java SE 8u301. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component GStreamer. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-3522. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle Java SE 8u301 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component GStreamer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 10/19/2021 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021. It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-3522. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/28/2021 🔍
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05/29/2026 +1682 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-3522 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-3522
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184899

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2021 08:10
Updated: 05/29/2026 12:16
Changes: 10/20/2021 08:10 (41), 10/25/2021 23:04 (3), 10/25/2021 23:18 (17), 03/17/2026 18:55 (15), 05/29/2026 12:16 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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