What is the severity of CVE-2016-0494?

CVE-2016-0494 is rated as a critical vulnerability affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability in certain Oracle Java SE versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0494?

To fix CVE-2016-0494, you should update your Oracle Java SE or JRE to the latest version available, which contains the necessary patches.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0494?

CVE-2016-0494 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u105, 7u91, 8u66, and specific Ubuntu Linux distributions such as 12.04, 14.04, 15.04, and 15.10.

Can CVE-2016-0494 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0494 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging unknown vectors in the 2D component of Oracle Java.

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0494?

CVE-2016-0494 impacts systems running Oracle Java SE or JRE, particularly those in certain versions of Ubuntu Linux.

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CVE-2016-0494

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15/1/2016

21/1/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0494

First published: Fri Jan 15 2016(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE and Java SE Embedded components in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66 and Java SE Embedded 8u65 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ubuntu	=12.04
Ubuntu	=14.04
Ubuntu	=15.04
Ubuntu	=15.10
Oracle JDK 6	=1.6.0-update105
Oracle JDK 6	=1.7.0-update91
Oracle JDK 6	=1.8.0-update66
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.6.0-update105
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.7.0-update91
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.8.0-update66

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0494?
CVE-2016-0494 is rated as a critical vulnerability affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability in certain Oracle Java SE versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0494?
To fix CVE-2016-0494, you should update your Oracle Java SE or JRE to the latest version available, which contains the necessary patches.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-0494?
CVE-2016-0494 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u105, 7u91, 8u66, and specific Ubuntu Linux distributions such as 12.04, 14.04, 15.04, and 15.10.
Can CVE-2016-0494 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0494 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging unknown vectors in the 2D component of Oracle Java.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0494?
CVE-2016-0494 impacts systems running Oracle Java SE or JRE, particularly those in certain versions of Ubuntu Linux.

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