What is the severity of CVE-2016-0687?

CVE-2016-0687 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0687?

To fix CVE-2016-0687, update your Oracle JDK or JRE to the latest version available from Oracle.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0687?

CVE-2016-0687 affects Oracle JDK versions 1.6.0-update113, 1.7.0-update99, and 1.8.0-update77, as well as corresponding JRE versions.

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-0687 exploit?

CVE-2016-0687 exploits a flaw in the Hotspot component of OpenJDK that mishandles byte types.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-0687?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-0687 other than applying the official patches provided by Oracle.

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CVE-2016-0687

critical

15/4/2016

21/4/2016

15/10/2024

CVE-2016-0687

First published: Fri Apr 15 2016(Updated: )

It was discovered that the Hotspot component of OpenJDK did not properly handle byte types. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to corrupt Java virtual machine memory and possibly execute arbitrary code, bypassing Java sandbox restrictions.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle JDK 6	=1.6.0-update113
Oracle JDK 6	=1.7.0-update99
Oracle JDK 6	=1.8.0-update77
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.6.0-update113
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.7.0-update99
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.8.0-update77

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0687?
CVE-2016-0687 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0687?
To fix CVE-2016-0687, update your Oracle JDK or JRE to the latest version available from Oracle.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-0687?
CVE-2016-0687 affects Oracle JDK versions 1.6.0-update113, 1.7.0-update99, and 1.8.0-update77, as well as corresponding JRE versions.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2016-0687 exploit?
CVE-2016-0687 exploits a flaw in the Hotspot component of OpenJDK that mishandles byte types.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-0687?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-0687 other than applying the official patches provided by Oracle.

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