CVE-2026-101516
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Memory Corruption in Oracle Java SE

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-11-06

Assigner: Oracle

Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u503, 8u503-perf, 11.0.32.1, 17.0.20.1, 21.0.12.1, 25.0.4.1, 27; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.20.1 and 21.0.12.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.19.1.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. This vulnerability also 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-11-06
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-08
NVD
CVE-2026-101516
EUVD
EUVD-2026-105929

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition. It allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to read and modify some data in these products. The flaw exists in the Libraries component and can be exploited via multiple protocols or APIs, including web services or untrusted Java code.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects Oracle Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition. Detection requires checking installed versions of these products against the affected versions listed (e.g., Java SE 8u503, 11.0.32.1, 17.0.20.1, etc.). Use commands like 'java -version' or 'gu -version' to check versions. Compare against the list of vulnerable versions provided in the CVE description.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or modify certain data within the affected Java environments. This includes Java applications running in sandboxed environments like Java Web Start or applets that rely on Java's security model.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthorized read and limited write access to data in affected Java SE, GraalVM for JDK, and GraalVM Enterprise Edition products. This could lead to unauthorized exposure or modification of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data confidentiality) and HIPAA (protected health information integrity).

Mitigation Strategies

Update affected Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, or Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition to the latest patched versions immediately. Disable unnecessary Java services and restrict network access to Java applications until patched.

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