📄 Description (English)
OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation provides eBPF instrumentation based on the OpenTelemetry standard. Prior to version 0.9.0, the custom CappedConcurrentHashMap introduced for Java TLS state tracking never removes keys from its insertion-order queue when entries are deleted. In long-running instrumented JVMs, repeated connection churn can therefore grow the queue without bound and exhaust heap memory. This issue has been patched in version 0.9.0.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation versions prior to 0.9.0 contain a memory leak vulnerability in the CappedConcurrentHashMap used for Java TLS state tracking. The vulnerability allows repeated connection churn to exhaust heap memory in long-running JVMs, potentially causing denial of service. While the CVSS score is moderate (5.1), the practical impact in production environments monitoring high-traffic applications could be significant.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Jun 4, 2026 05:01
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation for monitoring Java-based applications are at risk. Most affected sectors include: Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions using Java for transaction processing and monitoring), Government (NCA-supervised agencies with Java-based infrastructure), Telecommunications (STC and other operators monitoring network services), and Energy (ARAMCO and related entities with Java-based SCADA/monitoring systems). The memory exhaustion could lead to service degradation or outages in critical monitoring infrastructure, impacting incident detection and response capabilities.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking
Government
Telecommunications
Energy
Healthcare
Financial Services
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify all Java applications instrumented with OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation versions < 0.9.0
2. Monitor heap memory usage patterns in affected JVMs for signs of unbounded growth
3. Implement connection rate limiting and connection pooling to reduce connection churn
Patching Guidance:
1. Upgrade OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation to version 0.9.0 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environments before deployment
3. Schedule maintenance windows for production upgrades
Compensating Controls (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement JVM heap size monitoring with automated alerts at 80% threshold
2. Configure JVM restart policies to trigger on OutOfMemoryError
3. Reduce instrumentation scope to only critical TLS connections
4. Implement connection pooling with maximum connection limits
5. Deploy circuit breakers to prevent connection storms
Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for repeated java.lang.OutOfMemoryError exceptions in application logs
2. Alert on sustained heap memory growth without corresponding application load increase
3. Track GC pause times and frequency increases
4. Monitor CappedConcurrentHashMap queue size metrics if exposed
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع تطبيقات Java المزودة بـ OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation الإصدارات < 0.9.0
2. مراقبة أنماط استخدام ذاكرة الكومة في أجهزة JVM المتأثرة للبحث عن علامات النمو غير المحدود
3. تنفيذ تحديد معدل الاتصال وتجميع الاتصالات لتقليل تغيير الاتصالات
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation إلى الإصدار 0.9.0 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
3. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لترقيات الإنتاج
الضوابط التعويضية (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تنفيذ مراقبة حجم كومة JVM مع تنبيهات آلية عند عتبة 80%
2. تكوين سياسات إعادة تشغيل JVM لتفعيل OutOfMemoryError
3. تقليل نطاق الأداة إلى اتصالات TLS الحرجة فقط
4. تنفيذ تجميع الاتصالات مع حدود الاتصال القصوى
5. نشر قواطع الدوائر لمنع عواصف الاتصال
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة استثناءات java.lang.OutOfMemoryError المتكررة في سجلات التطبيق
2. التنبيه على نمو ذاكرة الكومة المستمر دون زيادة حمل التطبيق المقابلة
3. تتبع أوقات وتكرار توقف GC
4. مراقبة مقاييس حجم قائمة CappedConcurrentHashMap إن كانت معروضة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures
ECC 2024 A.8.1.3 - Segregation of duties
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification
SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Software development and acquisition security
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalies
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Change management
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Inventory of assets
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 3
🔗
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-ebpf-instrumentation/releases/tag/v0.9.0
security-advisories@github.com
Product
Release Notes
🔗
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-ebpf-instrumentation/security/advisorie...
security-advisories@github.com
Exploit
Vendor Advisory
🔗
https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-ebpf-instrumentation/security/advisorie...
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit
Vendor Advisory
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
opentelemetry:ebpf_instrumentation