CVE-2016-5552 Other in JRockit

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Jan 2017 Updated 9 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can modify Java SE data via network access, affecting client and server deployments.

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

What is CVE-2016-5552?

CVE-2016-5552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 27 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). 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 update, insert or delete access to some of 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 5.3 (Integrity impacts).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5552?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Oracle Jrockit.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5552?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-5552 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5552 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c62w-9mvr-73gf, MINI-2cpv-mqch-437m, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5552.