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CVE-2016-5546

7.5 · HIGH

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries).

Published Jan 27, 2017EPSS 3.17%

Overview

CVE-2016-5546 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0175.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0176.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0177.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0180.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0263.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0269.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0336.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0337.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0338.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3782

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5546?

CVE-2016-5546 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-5546?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-5546?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-5546?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-5546 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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