Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-3427 is a critical Oracle Java/JRockit vulnerability tied to JMX. A remote attacker could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The public record does not describe the exact flaw, so urgency comes from the affected Java versions and the network, unauthenticated CVSS profile rather than known exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, or related Linux vendor Java packages remain deployed. Systems exposing JMX or Java management interfaces beyond trusted administration networks deserve priority review. The bundle’s affected CPE data is incomplete, so version inventory matters. Treat as a legacy Java exposure priority. It is critical by impact and attack preconditions, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Focus first on internet-facing, administratively exposed, and business-critical Java systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory Oracle Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit versions across servers and appliances.; Follow Oracle, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, or NetApp guidance for affected Java packages.; Prioritize replacing Java SE 6u113, 7u99, 8u77, Embedded 8u77, and JRockit R28.3.9..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1430CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160420-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10159CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201606-18CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:1216CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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