CVE-2016-0494

CVE-2016-0494

High · published January 21, 2016

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden vulnerability in Oracle Java SE could let an attacker sneak in through unknown 2D vectors like a magician performing tricks from behind a curtain! Think of it as a restaurant where the chef is preparing meals but no one is checking what ingredients are coming in the back door. If someone could introduce a harmful ingredient undetected, it could spoil the whole dish! Although the severity here is marked as unknown, any vulnerability affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability can spell disaster. An attacker could potentially manipulate this Java SE weakness to alter sensitive data, disrupt service, or gain unauthorized access to your systems. Protecting your digital kitchen is essential!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef is preparing meals but no one is checking what ingredients are coming in the back door. If someone could introduce a harmful ingredient undetected, it could spoil the whole dish! This unspecified vulnerability affects Java SE versions 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66, as well as Java SE Embedded 8u65. It involves unknown vectors related to 2D that can impact the system's core functionalities.

What to do

Although the severity here is marked as unknown, any vulnerability affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability can spell disaster. An attacker could potentially manipulate this Java SE weakness to alter sensitive data, disrupt service, or gain unauthorized access to your systems. Protecting your digital kitchen is essential! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you're using the latest Java SE updates available. Regularly check for and apply patches from Oracle to maintain security hygiene. If you're running any unsupported versions, consider upgrading to a more secure, supported version as soon as possible. You've got this! Stay proactive and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
10.0 · HIGH
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07211 · 94.3th percentile
Published
2016-01-21T08:00Z
Affected products (10)
ProductVersionsFixed in
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EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 02:00Z
    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…
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