Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an older Oracle Java vulnerability that could let a remote attacker disrupt availability. The public record does not describe the exact flaw, only that it involves JAXP and affects specified Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit releases. Exposure is most likely where legacy Oracle Java, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, or downstream Linux Java packages remain deployed. Internet-facing services that process untrusted XML or otherwise exercise JAXP deserve closer review. Treat as a legacy-runtime availability risk. It is not presented as actively exploited, but remaining affected Java installations should be remediated through normal vulnerability management because Java often sits underneath business-critical services. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle July 2016 CPU or relevant distribution security updates.; Prioritize systems running the listed Java SE, Embedded, or JRockit versions.; Check vendor advisories for product-specific fixed packages and restart requirements..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201610-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160721-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2016:1475CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201701-43CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2016:1477CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2016:1476CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2016:1458CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10166CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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