CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5546

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit components allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to compromise these systems. Attackers can gain access to critical data, leading to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may face serious data loss and integrity breaches, which can result in loss of customer trust and legal consequences.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest versions of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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).

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS