CVE-2016-5568
First published: Tue Oct 25 2016(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, and 8u102 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to AWT.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update121 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update111 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update102 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update121 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update111 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update102 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93621
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037040
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1b103833cb5bc8466e24ff0ecc5e75b45a705334ab6a444e64e840a0@%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-04
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-43
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20161019-0001/
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1b103833cb5bc8466e24ff0ecc5e75b45a705334ab6a444e64e840a0%40%3Cissues.bookkeeper.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5568?
CVE-2016-5568 has a critical severity rating due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5568?
To fix CVE-2016-5568, update your Oracle Java SE to the latest available version.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5568?
CVE-2016-5568 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u121, 7u111, and 8u102.
Can CVE-2016-5568 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5568 can be exploited remotely by an attacker.
What components are involved in CVE-2016-5568?
CVE-2016-5568 is associated with vulnerabilities related to AWT in Oracle Java SE.
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/oracle
- canonical/oracle jdk 6
- version/oracle jdk 6/1.6.0-update121
- version/oracle jdk 6/1.7.0-update111
- version/oracle jdk 6/1.8.0-update102
- canonical/oracle java runtime environment (jre)
- version/oracle java runtime environment (jre)/1.6.0-update121
- version/oracle java runtime environment (jre)/1.7.0-update111
- version/oracle java runtime environment (jre)/1.8.0-update102