CVE-2025-50106 Overview
Vulnerability in the Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Java SE (component: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u451, 8u451-perf, 11.0.27, 17.0.15, 21.0.7, 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM for JDK: 17.0.15, 21.0.7 and 24.0.1; Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition: 21.3.14. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via multiple protocols to compromise the affected products. Successful exploitation can result in a complete system takeover.
Critical Impact
Remote code execution that can lead to system takeover
Affected Products
- Oracle Java SE 8u451
- Oracle Java SE 11.0.27
- Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition 21.3.14
Discovery Timeline
- Not Available - Vulnerability discovered
- Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Oracle
- Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-50106 assigned
- Not Available - Oracle releases security patch
- 2025-07-15 - CVE CVE-2025-50106 published to NVD
- 2025-11-03 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2025-50106
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability affects the 2D component of Oracle Java SE, allowing attackers to remotely execute code and compromise the system entirely. This is achieved through malicious data fed to APIs within the component, often using web services.
Root Cause
Improper input validation in the 2D component leads to execution of arbitrary code.
Attack Vector
The attack vector for CVE-2025-50106 is network-based, relying on attackers gaining access using multiple protocols.
// Example exploitation code (sanitized)
import javax.swing.*;
public class Exploit {
public static void main(String[] args) {
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, "You've been compromised!");
}
}
Detection Methods for CVE-2025-50106
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected network traffic patterns
- Unusual Java application behavior
- Unknown or unauthorized API usage
Detection Strategies
Network monitoring should be employed to detect unexpected external connections. Utilize Java monitoring tools to alert on non-standard Java application behaviors.
Monitoring Recommendations
Implement continuous monitoring for network anomalies and API activity analytics.
How to Mitigate CVE-2025-50106
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade Java SE and GraalVM to patched versions
- Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
Patch Information
Refer to the Oracle Security Alert CPUJuly2025 for patches and updates.
Workarounds
Restrict network access to Java applications and enforce strict API usage policies.
# Configuration example
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 8080 -j DROP
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