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5.0

Oracle Java SE can let remote attackers alter data

CVE-2016-0402 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Certain versions of Oracle Java SE (6u105, 7u91, 8u66) and Java SE Embedded (8u65) contain a flaw that could let an attacker change information over the network. This could affect any system, such as Ubuntu Linux servers, that runs the vulnerable Java runtime. Upgrade to the latest Java updates from Oracle or apply your distribution's security patches as soon as they are available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
canonical ubuntu_linux 12.04
14.04
15.04
15.10
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
oracle jdk 1.6.0
1.7.0
1.8.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update105:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jre 1.6.0
1.7.0
1.8.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update105:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 attackers to affect integrity via unknown ve...
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 attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Networking.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 Jan 2016
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-0402 · NVD
CVE-2016-0402 · MITRE
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