CVE-2016-0483: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-0483: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66; Java SE Embedded 8u65; and JRockit R28.3...

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66; Java SE Embedded 8u65; and JRockit R28.3.8 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to AWT. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a heap-based buffer overflow in the readImage function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted image data.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a 2016 Oracle Java AWT vulnerability affecting listed Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit versions. The CVE says remote attackers could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public details are limited, and Oracle did not confirm third-party claims about an image-parsing memory corruption issue. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle Java runtimes, Java browser/plugin paths, Java Web Start, applets, or server-side Java code process untrusted AWT/image content. Current exposure depends on whether those exact versions or downstream packages remain installed. Treat as high priority if any affected Java runtime remains in production or user-facing workflows. The issue is old, so mature patch guidance exists, but legacy Java installations are common and can create avoidable business risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit versions.; Apply the relevant Oracle January 2016 CPU or downstream vendor security updates.; Disable legacy Java browser/plugin and applet exposure where still present..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 21, 2016, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201610-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2016:1430CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201603-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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