CVE-2016-8328: Low severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2017
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u121 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Java Mission Control component (CVE-2016-8328). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 3.7/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

External Reference:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixJAVA

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java Mission Control). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u112. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE accessible data. Note: Applies to Java Mission Control Installation. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts).

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el7_3
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el7_3
Oracle JDK=1.8-update_112
ORACLE JRE=1.8-update_112

Event History

Jan 17, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
10:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 58332
Event
10:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8328?

CVE-2016-8328 has a CVSS score of 3.7, indicating a low severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8328?

To fix CVE-2016-8328, update to Oracle Java SE version 8u121 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-8328?

CVE-2016-8328 affects Oracle Java SE versions prior to 8u121.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8328?

No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2016-8328; updating Java is advised.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2016-8328?

CVE-2016-8328 involves an unspecified vulnerability in the Java Mission Control component.

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