CVE-2016-8919

Name: CVE-2016-8919
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T22:59:00.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8919 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by allowing serialized objects from untrusted sources to run and cause the consumption of resources.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by allowing serialized objects from untrusted sources to run and cause the consumption of resources.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.83%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	7.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993797Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037710Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993797Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037710Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8919?

IBM WebSphere Application Server may be vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by allowing serialized objects from untrusted sources to run and cause the consumption of resources.

How severe is CVE-2016-8919?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8919 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8919?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8919?

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Source: NVD / NIST