CVE-2016-0603: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 6u111, 7u95, 8u71, and 8u72, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to ...

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 6u111, 7u95, 8u71, and 8u72, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install. NOTE: the previous information is from Oracle's Security Alert for CVE-2016-0603. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is an untrusted search path issue that allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dll in the "application directory."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.07%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update111
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update95
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update71
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update111
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update95
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update72

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0603?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 6u111, 7u95, 8u71, and 8u72, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install. NOTE: the previous information is from Oracle's Security Alert for CVE-2016-0603. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is an untrusted search path issue that allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dll in the "application directory."

How severe is CVE-2016-0603?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0603 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0603?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.