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CVE-2023-22041: Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK product of O...

Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK product of Oracle Java SE (component: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u371-perf, 11.0.19, 17.0.7, 20.0.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 20.3.10, 21.3.6, 22.3.2; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.7 and 20.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK executes to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition, Oracle GraalVM for JDK accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-22041 is an Oracle Java Hotspot confidentiality issue. It matters most where Java runs untrusted sandboxed code, such as Java Web Start or applets. Oracle says typical server deployments running only trusted administrator-installed code are not affected. No source in the bundle shows active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted medium-priority remediation item. Prioritize legacy Java client or sandboxed untrusted-code environments over standard server workloads that only run trusted code.

Technical view

The issue affects specified Oracle Java SE and GraalVM versions in Hotspot. CVSS is 5.1 with local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. The stated impact is unauthorized access to critical data or all data accessible to the affected Java runtime.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on endpoints or legacy environments still running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or applets that process untrusted internet-origin code.

Exploitation context

Oracle describes exploitation as difficult and requiring logon to the infrastructure where Java or GraalVM executes. KEV is false, and the supplied sources do not report active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Key boundary condition is deployment model. The CVE text explicitly excludes typical trusted-code servers, so validation should focus on sandbox reliance and untrusted code loading before broad risk escalation.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Oracle July 2023 CPU guidance for affected Oracle Java SE and GraalVM versions.
  • Apply relevant Debian OpenJDK security updates where Debian packages are used.
  • Remove or disable Java Web Start and applet workflows that execute untrusted code.
  • Check NetApp guidance if NetApp products depend on affected Java components.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Java SE, GraalVM Enterprise, GraalVM for JDK, and OpenJDK versions across assets.
  • Identify systems running Java Web Start, applets, or other sandboxed untrusted Java code.
  • Confirm affected Oracle versions are updated according to the July 2023 CPU.
  • Confirm Debian systems include fixes from DSA-5458, DSA-5478, or the LTS advisory.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.43.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-22041Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationJava SE JDK and JREOracle Java SE:8u371-perf, Oracle Java SE:11.0.19, Oracle Java SE:17.0.7, Oracle Java SE:20.0.1, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:20.3.10, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:21.3.6, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition:22.3.2, Oracle GraalVM for JDK:17.0.7, Oracle GraalVM for JDK:20.0.1Listed
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