Main Vulnerability Database SB2022120215

SB2022120215 - IBM Security Guardium update for Java SDK

Published: December 2, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022120215

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Error Handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41041)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Java versions 8 and 11 fail to throw the exception captured during bytecode verification when verification is triggered by a MethodHandle invocation. A remote attacker can invoke unverified methods using MethodHandles and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-security-bypass-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-sdk-affects-ibm-security-guardium-cve-2021-41041/"
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-security-bypass-vulnerability-in-ibm-java-sdk-affects-ibm-security-guardium-cve-2021-41041/</a>
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6843865