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Commit 4a171f5de051534927ac3b1344d87a2a5003b4b6 in geode's branch
refs/heads/support/2.0 from Jinwoo Hwang
[ https://gitbox.apache.org/repos/asf?p=geode.git;h=4a171f5de0 ]
[GEODE-10522] Security : Eliminate Reflection in VMStats50 to Remove
--add-opens Requirement (#7957)
* GEODE-10522: Eliminate reflection in VMStats50 to remove --add-opens
requirement
Replace reflection-based access to platform MXBean methods with direct
interface casting, eliminating the need for
--add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED JVM flag.
Key Changes:
- Replaced Method.invoke() with direct calls to com.sun.management interfaces
- Removed setAccessible(true) calls that required module opening
- Updated to use OperatingSystemMXBean and UnixOperatingSystemMXBean directly
- Removed COM_SUN_MANAGEMENT_INTERNAL_OPEN flag from MemberJvmOptions
- Removed unused ClassPathLoader import
- Improved code clarity and type safety
Benefits:
- Completes Java Platform Module System (JPMS) compliance initiative
- Eliminates last remaining --add-opens flag requirement
- Improves security posture (no module violations)
- Better performance (no reflection overhead)
- Simpler, more maintainable code
Testing:
- All VMStats tests pass
- Tested without module flags
- Uses public, documented APIs from exported com.sun.management package
This completes the module compliance initiative:
- GEODE-10519: Eliminated java.base/java.lang opening
- GEODE-10520: Eliminated sun.nio.ch export
- GEODE-10521: Eliminated java.base/java.nio opening
- GEODE-10522: Eliminated jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal opening
(this commit)
Apache Geode now requires ZERO module flags to run on Java 17+.
* Apply code formatting to VMStats50
- Fix import ordering (move com.sun.management imports after java.util imports)
- Remove trailing whitespace
- Apply consistent formatting throughout
* Address reviewer feedback: Add null check and improve error message
- Add null check for platformOsBean before calling getAvailableProcessors()
- Enhance error message to clarify impact on statistics vs core functionality
- Both changes suggested by @sboorlagadda in PR review
* Remove SUN_NIO_CH_EXPORT reference from JAVA_11_OPTIONS
- Fix compilation error after merging GEODE-10520 changes
- SUN_NIO_CH_EXPORT constant was removed but still referenced in list
* Fix duplicate JAVA_NIO_OPEN and missing JAVA_LANG_OPEN
- Remove duplicate JAVA_NIO_OPEN definition
- Add missing JAVA_LANG_OPEN constant
- Fix comment to correctly reference UnsafeThreadLocal for JAVA_LANG_OPEN
> Eliminate VMStats50 Reflection to Remove --add-opens JVM Flag Requirement
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Key: GEODE-10522
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-10522
> Project: Geode
> Issue Type: Improvement
> Reporter: Jinwoo Hwang
> Assignee: Jinwoo Hwang
> Priority: Major
> Fix For: 2.1.0
>
>
> h2. Summary
> Apache Geode currently requires the JVM flag
> {{--add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED}} to
> collect VM statistics through the {{VMStats50}} class. This flag violates
> Java Platform Module System (JPMS) encapsulation and should be eliminated to
> achieve full module compliance.
> h2. Problem Description
> h3. Current State
> The {{VMStats50}} class in {{geode-core}} uses reflection to access platform
> MXBean methods for collecting VM statistics:
> * File:
> {{geode-core/src/main/java/org/apache/geode/internal/stats50/VMStats50.java}}
> * Lines 155-185: Static initializer using reflection with
> {{ClassPathLoader.forName()}}
> * Line 172: Critical call to {{Method.setAccessible(true)}} on
> {{getProcessCpuTime()}} method
> * Lines 643-688: Runtime invocation using {{Method.invoke()}}
> h3. Required JVM Flag
> {code:java}
> --add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED
> {code}
> This flag is defined in {{MemberJvmOptions.java}} and is required for:
> * All Geode server members
> * All Geode locator members
> * Embedded Geode instances (including those running in Tomcat containers)
> * GFSH operations
> h3. Technical Root Cause
> The {{VMStats50}} class attempts to access the following platform MXBean
> methods via reflection:
> |Method|Purpose|Platform|
> |{{getProcessCpuTime()}}|Process CPU time in nanoseconds|All platforms|
> |{{getMaxFileDescriptorCount()}}|Maximum file descriptor limit|Unix-like only|
> |{{getOpenFileDescriptorCount()}}|Currently open file descriptors|Unix-like
> only|
> The use of {{Method.setAccessible(true)}} on methods from the
> {{jdk.management}} module requires the {{--add-opens}} flag to bypass strong
> encapsulation introduced in Java 9+ (JEP 260, 261, 403).
> h3. Why This Is a Problem
> h4. 1. Security Violations
> * {*}Module Encapsulation Breach{*}: The {{--add-opens}} flag explicitly
> breaks Java's module system strong encapsulation, allowing reflection access
> to internal implementation details
> * {*}Attack Surface Expansion{*}: Opens the entire
> {{com.sun.management.internal}} package to ALL-UNNAMED modules, not just
> Geode code
> * {*}Security Audit Failures{*}: Enterprise security scanners flag
> {{--add-opens}} as a security risk requiring justification and exception
> approval
> * {*}Compliance Issues{*}: Violates security best practices in regulated
> environments (financial services, healthcare, government)
> h4. 2. Deployment Restrictions
> * {*}Containerized Environments{*}: Some container platforms (Kubernetes,
> Cloud Foundry) restrict or prohibit module-opening flags
> * {*}Serverless Platforms{*}: AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Run
> may block JVM flags that weaken security boundaries
> * {*}Corporate Security Policies{*}: Many enterprises have policies against
> weakening module encapsulation
> * {*}Cloud Platforms{*}: Azure, AWS, GCP security baselines may flag or
> reject deployments with {{--add-opens}} flags
> h4. 3. Operational Complexity
> * {*}Configuration Burden{*}: Every Geode deployment requires manual JVM
> flag configuration
> * {*}Documentation Overhead{*}: Operators must understand why the flag is
> needed and its security implications
> * {*}Version Fragility{*}: Flag requirements may change across Java
> versions, requiring deployment updates
> * {*}Troubleshooting Difficulty{*}: Missing flag causes runtime failures
> that may not be immediately obvious
> h4. 4. Future Java Compatibility Risk
> * {*}JEP 403 Trajectory{*}: Future Java versions may further restrict or
> eliminate {{--add-opens}} capability
> * {*}Deprecation Risk{*}: Reflection access to internal APIs is increasingly
> discouraged by the OpenJDK project
> * {*}Migration Burden{*}: Delaying resolution increases future migration
> complexity and risk
> h3. Impact Scope
> h4. Affected Components
> * {*}geode-core{*}: {{VMStats50.java}} - core statistics collection
> * {*}geode-gfsh{*}: {{MemberJvmOptions.java}} - JVM options configuration
> * {*}geode-web{*}: Web-based management console
> * {*}geode-pulse{*}: Monitoring dashboard
> * {*}extensions/geode-modules{*}: Session state modules for Tomcat
> integration
> h4. Affected Users
> * {*}Operations Teams{*}: Must configure and maintain JVM flags across all
> Geode deployments
> * {*}Cloud Operators{*}: Face restrictions in containerized and serverless
> environments
> * {*}Security Teams{*}: Must approve exceptions to module encapsulation
> policies
> * {*}Embedded Users{*}: Applications embedding Geode (e.g., Spring Boot
> apps) must propagate flags
> * {*}Tomcat Users{*}: Applications using Geode session modules must
> configure Tomcat with flags
> h4. Current Workaround
> All users must currently:
> # Add {{--add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED}}
> to JVM arguments
> # Document why this security exception is needed
> # Maintain configuration across development, staging, and production
> environments
> # Update security exception approvals when Java versions change
> h2. Benefits of Resolution
> h3. 1. Security Improvements
> * {*}Eliminates Module Violation{*}: Removes the last remaining
> {{--add-opens}} flag requirement in Apache Geode
> * {*}Reduces Attack Surface{*}: No longer exposes internal JDK packages to
> reflection
> * {*}Clean Security Audits{*}: Passes enterprise security scans without
> exceptions
> * {*}Compliance Achievement{*}: Meets security baselines for regulated
> industries
> * {*}Zero Trust Compatibility{*}: Compatible with zero-trust security
> architectures
> h3. 2. Deployment Simplification
> * {*}No JVM Flags Required{*}: Geode runs on Java 17+ with zero
> -{-}{{add-opens}}{-} or --{{{}add-exports{}}} flags
> * {*}Container Ready{*}: Deploy to any container platform without security
> policy exceptions
> * {*}Serverless Compatible{*}: Run in serverless environments without
> restriction
> * {*}Cloud Native{*}: Deploy to Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud Foundry without
> special configuration
> * {*}Simplified Documentation{*}: Remove complex JVM flag documentation and
> troubleshooting guides
> h3. 3. Operational Excellence
> * {*}Reduced Configuration{*}: Fewer manual configuration steps for
> deployment
> * {*}Faster Onboarding{*}: New users don't need to understand module system
> complexities
> * {*}Cleaner Deployments{*}: Standard JVM configuration works out of the box
> * {*}Better Troubleshooting{*}: One less failure mode to diagnose
> h3. 4. Future-Proofing
> * {*}Forward Compatibility{*}: Ready for future Java releases that further
> restrict reflection
> * {*}Standards Compliance{*}: Fully compliant with Java Platform Module
> System (JPMS) best practices
> * {*}Maintenance Reduction{*}: No need to track Java version changes
> affecting module flags
> * {*}Strategic Positioning{*}: Positions Apache Geode as a modern, compliant
> Java platform
> h3. 5. Performance Potential
> * {*}Reduced Reflection Overhead{*}: Eliminating reflection may improve
> statistics collection performance
> * {*}Better JIT Optimization{*}: Direct method calls allow better JVM
> optimization
> * {*}Faster Startup{*}: No reflection-based initialization overhead
> h3. 6. Code Quality
> * {*}Simpler Code{*}: Remove complex reflection logic
> * {*}Type Safety{*}: Replace {{Method.invoke()}} with type-safe method calls
> * {*}Better Maintainability{*}: Clearer code without reflection boilerplate
> * {*}IDE Support{*}: Better code navigation and refactoring support
> h2. Strategic Context
> h3. Module Compliance Initiative
> This issue is part of a comprehensive initiative to achieve full Java Module
> System compliance in Apache Geode:
> ||Issue||Component||Flag Type||Status||
> |GEODE-10519|UnsafeThreadLocal|{{--add-opens=java.base/java.lang=ALL-UNNAMED}}|{color:#008000}*COMPLETE*{color}|
> |GEODE-10520|DirectBuffer|{{--add-exports=java.base/sun.nio.ch=ALL-UNNAMED}}|{color:#008000}*COMPLETE*{color}|
> |GEODE-10521|AddressableMemoryManager|{{--add-opens=java.base/java.nio=ALL-UNNAMED}}|{color:#008000}*COMPLETE*{color}|
> |*GEODE-10522*|*VMStats50*|{{--add-opens=jdk.management/...}}|{color:#ff0000}*THIS
> ISSUE*{color}|
> {*}Goal{*}: After resolving GEODE-10522, Apache Geode will require *ZERO*
> module-opening or module-exporting flags to run on Java 17, or 21.
> h3. Timeline Achievement
> * {*}Started{*}: GEODE-10519 (UnsafeThreadLocal refactoring)
> * {*}Progress{*}: 3 of 4 module violations eliminated (75% complete)
> * {*}Target{*}: Complete module compliance in Apache Geode 2
> * {*}Impact{*}: First major distributed data platform to achieve full JPMS
> compliance
> h2. Research Findings
> h3. Package Analysis
> The {{com.sun.management}} package structure in {{jdk.management}} module:
> {code:java}
> jdk.management module
> ├── com.sun.management (EXPORTED - public API)
> │ ├── OperatingSystemMXBean (interface)
> │ ├── UnixOperatingSystemMXBean (interface)
> │ └── Other platform MXBeans
> └── com.sun.management.internal (NOT EXPORTED - internal)
> └── Implementation classes (requires --add-opens)
> {code}
> {*}Key Finding{*}: The {{com.sun.management}} package itself is *EXPORTED* by
> the {{jdk.management}} module and contains public, documented APIs. Only the
> {{com.sun.management.internal}} package requires special access.
> h3. API Availability
> The platform MXBean interfaces have been available since:
> * Java 6: Initial platform MXBean APIs
> * Java 9: Properly modularized in {{jdk.management}} module
> * Java 11: Current LTS baseline for Apache Geode
> * Java 17: Current LTS with continued support
> * Java 21: Latest LTS with full JPMS enforcement
> These are *documented, supported, public APIs* - not internal implementation
> details.
> h3. Cross-Platform Considerations
> ||Platform||Standard Metrics||Unix-Specific Metrics||
> |Linux|✓ processCpuTime|✓ File descriptors|
> |macOS|✓ processCpuTime|✓ File descriptors|
> |Solaris|✓ processCpuTime|✓ File descriptors|
> |AIX|✓ processCpuTime|✓ File descriptors|
> |Windows|✓ processCpuTime|✗ File descriptors unavailable|
> Current implementation gracefully handles platform differences - this
> behavior must be preserved.
> h3. Statistics Usage
> The {{VMStats50}} statistics are consumed by:
> * {*}MemberMBeanBridge{*}: JMX monitoring interface
> * {*}Statistics Archiver{*}: Historical statistics collection
> * {*}Geode Pulse{*}: Web-based monitoring dashboard
> * {*}Geode Management API{*}: Programmatic monitoring
> * {*}GemFire Management Console{*}: Commercial management tools
> These statistics are critical for production monitoring and capacity planning.
> h2. Success Criteria
> h3. Primary Goals
> # {*}Module Compliance{*}: Apache Geode runs on Java 17+ without
> {{--add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED}}
> # {*}Functionality Preserved{*}: All VM statistics continue to be collected
> with no data loss
> # {*}Cross-Platform Support{*}: Works on Linux, macOS, Windows with
> appropriate feature degradation
> # {*}Java Version Support{*}: Works on Java 17, and 21 LTS releases
> h3. Quality Requirements
> # {*}Zero Regressions{*}: All existing tests pass
> # {*}Performance{*}: Statistics collection performance equal or better than
> current implementation
> # {*}Documentation{*}: Clear migration notes for operators
> # {*}Security{*}: Clean security audit results with no module violations
> h3. Strategic Achievement
> {panel:title=Mission
> Accomplished|borderStyle=solid|borderColor=#00aa00|titleBGColor=#ccffcc|bgColor=#f0fff0}
> *Apache Geode : Full Java Platform Module System Compliance*
> After completing GEODE-10522, Apache Geode will be one of the first major
> distributed data platforms to achieve:
> * Zero {{--add-opens}} flags required
> * Zero {{--add-exports}} flags required
> * Full JPMS compliance on Java 17, 21
> * Ready for future Java releases
> * Container and serverless ready
> * Enterprise security compliant{panel}
> h2. Risk Assessment
> h3. Implementation Risk
> *MEDIUM* - While public APIs are available, care must be taken to:
> * Preserve cross-platform compatibility (Unix vs Windows)
> * Maintain graceful degradation if platform MXBeans unavailable
> * Ensure no behavioral changes in statistics collection
> * Verify API access doesn't require flags on all Java versions
> h3. Deployment Risk
> *LOW* - Changes are backward compatible:
> * No configuration changes required for users
> * Statistics collection continues to work identically
> * Flag removal is transparent to applications
> * No API changes to management interfaces
> h3. Mitigation Strategy
> * Comprehensive testing on multiple platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows)
> * Testing on multiple Java versions (17, 21)
> * Extensive integration testing with statistics consumers
> * Gradual rollout through feature branch → develop → release
> h2. Dependencies
> h3. Prerequisite Issues
> * GEODE-10519: UnsafeThreadLocal (COMPLETE)
> * GEODE-10520: DirectBuffer (COMPLETE)
> * GEODE-10521: AddressableMemoryManager (COMPLETE)
> h2. Additional Context
> h3. Reference Documentation
> * [JEP 260: Encapsulate Most Internal APIs|https://openjdk.org/jeps/260]
> * [JEP 261: Module System|https://openjdk.org/jeps/261]
> * [JEP 403: Strongly Encapsulate JDK Internals|https://openjdk.org/jeps/403]
> * [com.sun.management
> Package|https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/17/docs/api/jdk.management/com/sun/management/package-summary.html]
> h3. Related Issues
> * GEODE-10519: Eliminate UnsafeThreadLocal reflection
> * GEODE-10520: Eliminate DirectBuffer sun.nio.ch export
> * GEODE-10521: Eliminate AddressableMemoryManager reflection
> h3. Security Advisory
> Current security impact of
> {{{}--add-opens=jdk.management/com.sun.management.internal=ALL-UNNAMED{}}}:
> {panel:title=Security Risk
> Assessment|borderStyle=solid|borderColor=#ff8800|titleBGColor=#ffeecc|bgColor=#fffef0}
> {*}Risk Level{*}: MEDIUM (6/10)
> {*}Threat Vectors{*}:
> * Opens internal package to ALL-UNNAMED modules (not just Geode)
> * Allows reflection on internal implementation details
> * Bypasses module system security boundaries
> * Creates audit exceptions in security scans
> {*}Impact{*}:
> * May be blocked in restricted environments
> * Requires security exception approval
> * Flagged in CVE scanners and security audits
> * Prevents deployment to some cloud platforms
> {*}Recommendation{*}: ELIMINATE flag to close security gap
> {panel}
> h2. Community Impact
> h3. User Benefits
> * {*}Simplified Deployment{*}: No JVM flag configuration required
> * {*}Better Security{*}: Clean security scans without exceptions
> * {*}Cloud Native{*}: Deploy anywhere without restrictions
> * {*}Future Ready{*}: Compatible with future Java releases
> h3. Contributor Benefits
> * {*}Code Quality{*}: Simpler, more maintainable code
> * {*}Less Complexity{*}: Fewer special cases to handle
> * {*}Better Testing{*}: Type-safe code easier to test
> * {*}Modern Standards{*}: Aligned with current Java best practices
> h3. Strategic Benefits
> * {*}Industry Leadership{*}: First major platform with full JPMS compliance
> * {*}Enterprise Adoption{*}: Meets security requirements for large
> organizations
> * {*}Cloud Momentum{*}: Enables broader cloud platform support
> * {*}Community Growth{*}: Easier for new users to adopt Geode
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