VDB-184905 · CVE-2021-35565 · Nessus 236749

Oracle Java SE 7u311/8u301/11.0.12 JSSE denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7u311/8u301/11.0.12. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component JSSE. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-35565. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle Java SE 7u311/8u301/11.0.12 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown function of the component JSSE. 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 published 10/19/2021 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021. The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-35565. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236749 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0001: java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0001)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236749). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Java SE

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 236749
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0001: java-1.8.0-openjdk (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0001)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/28/2021 🔍
10/19/2021 +113 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-35565 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-35565
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184905

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2021 08:10
Updated: 05/15/2025 17:52
Changes: 10/20/2021 08:10 (41), 10/26/2021 01:18 (3), 10/26/2021 01:26 (11), 06/22/2024 13:10 (32), 05/15/2025 17:52 (2)
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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.