QID 375964

Date Published: 2021-10-20

QID 375964: Oracle Java SE Critical Patch Update - October 2021 (CPUOCT2021)

Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is a platform that supports the execution of programs that are developed using the Java programming language. The JRE platform also supports Java Applets, which can be loaded from Web pages.

Oracle Java JRE and JDK contain multiple remotely exploitable vulnerabilities that affect various components.

Affected Versions:
Oracle Java JDK and JRE, versions 7u311, 8u301, 11.0.12, 17 and prior

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating System: Windows
This QID checks for the file or product version of jvm.dll or wsdetect.dll or verify.dll.

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating System: Linux
This QID checks product version from the java binary.

This Critical Patch Update contains 15 new security patches for Oracle Java SE. 13 of these vulnerabilities may be remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may be exploited over a network without requiring user credentials

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    The vendor has released updates to resolve these issues.

    Customers are advised to refer to vendor advisory Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021

    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2021 URL Logo www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html