openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1 Security update for jline3

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Unauthenticated remote attackers can cause memory exhaustion in jline3 via unbounded Telnet NEW-ENVIRON variables, leading to denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1?

openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1 is a denial of service vulnerability in jline3, published on 6 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for jline3 fixes the following issues:

Changes in jline3:

  • unauthenticated remote memory exhaustion via unbounded Telnet 'NEW-ENVIRON variables (bsc#1269021)

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
jline3 openSUSE:Leap 16.0All versions3.30.13-160000.3.2

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2026:21221-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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