CVE-2016-5542
UnknownEPSS 2.79%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5542 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, 8u102; and Java SE Embedded 8u101 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to Libraries.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, 8u102; and Java SE Embedded 8u101 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to Libraries.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.6.0 | Update121 |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.7.0 | Update111 |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.8.0 | Update101 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.6.0 | Update121 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.7.0 | Update111 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.8.0 | Update101 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5542?
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, 8u102; and Java SE Embedded 8u101 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to Libraries.
How severe is CVE-2016-5542?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5542 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5542?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2016
- CVE-2016-5536Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security fo…
- CVE-2016-5537Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBeans component in Oracl…
- CVE-2016-5538Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox compon…
- CVE-2016-5539Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Xstore Paymen…
- CVE-2016-5540Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Xstore Paymen…
- CVE-2016-5541Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster component of Oracle MySQL…
- CVE-2016-5543Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Enterprise …
- CVE-2016-5544Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 10 and 11.3 …
- CVE-2016-5545Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox component of Oracl…
- CVE-2016-5546Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit comp…
- CVE-2016-5547Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit comp…
- CVE-2016-5548Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of …
Are you affected by CVE-2016-5542?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST