CVE-2016-5537: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5537: Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBeans component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.1 allows local users to a...

Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBeans component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.1 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the October 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue is a directory traversal vulnerability which allows local users with certain permissions to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain privileges via a .. (dot dot) in a archive entry in a ZIP file imported as a project.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 10, 2024, 18:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-5537 concerns Oracle's NetBeans component, described by Oracle as allowing a local user to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Third-party reports claim the issue is directory traversal during project ZIP import, potentially enabling arbitrary file writes and privilege gain. Vendor detail is limited. Exposure is most plausible where Oracle NetBeans IDE 8.1 or the NetBeans component referenced by Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.1 is installed and used by local users. Risk increases if users import untrusted project ZIP archives. Treat as a targeted local-risk issue for legacy developer or middleware environments, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where NetBeans 8.1 remains installed on shared, privileged, or build systems. Mitigation focus: Review Oracle October 2016 CPU guidance for the affected NetBeans component.; Upgrade or remove affected NetBeans 8.1 installations where vendor guidance applies.; Restrict local access to systems with affected developer tooling..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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