CVE-2015-1916: High severity IBM JDK vulnerability
Published Jul 2, 2015
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java 8 before SR1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors related to SSL/TLS and the Secure Socket Extension provider.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM JDK=8.0
Event History
Jul 2, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1916?
CVE-2015-1916 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1916?
To fix CVE-2015-1916, update your IBM Java 8 to a version that is patched after SR1.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2015-1916 facilitate?
CVE-2015-1916 facilitates denial of service attacks related to SSL/TLS and the Secure Socket Extension.
4
Which versions of IBM Java are affected by CVE-2015-1916?
CVE-2015-1916 affects IBM Java 8 before SR1.
5
Is CVE-2015-1916 exploitable in all environments?
CVE-2015-1916 is exploitable in environments that utilize IBM Java 8 before the Security Release 1.