CVE-2016-5552: Oracle Java SE vulnerability

CVE-2016-5552: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networki...

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Integrity impacts).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 9, 2024, 20:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5552 is an Oracle Java Networking vulnerability affecting specific older Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit releases. An unauthenticated network attacker could alter some data accessible to affected Java runtimes. The issue affects both client and server Java deployments, including applets, Web Start, and services that feed data into affected APIs. Exposure is most likely in legacy Java deployments, internet-facing Java services processing untrusted network data, and environments still supporting Java applets or Web Start. Organizations using downstream vendor packages should verify Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, Android, NetApp, or Oracle guidance applicable to their platforms. Address during normal vulnerability remediation, with acceleration for internet-facing Java services and legacy client Java use. Business risk is unauthorized data modification, not full system compromise per the cited CVSS impact. Lack of KEV evidence lowers emergency priority but does not remove exposure risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE 6u131, 7u121, 8u112, Java SE Embedded 8u111, and JRockit R28.3.12.; Apply Oracle January 2017 CPU or relevant supported vendor security packages.; Prioritize internet-facing Java services processing untrusted network data..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 11:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2017, 22:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
GLSA-201701-65CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
GLSA-201707-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2017:1216CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170119-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

OracleJava SE6u131, 7u121, 8u112Listed

OracleJava SE Embedded8u111Listed

OracleJRockitR28.3.12Listed

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