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CVE-2016-5556 is an unspecified Oracle Java SE flaw in the 2D component. The public record says remote attackers could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, detailed exploit mechanics, or a specific proof of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where the listed Oracle Java SE versions, or downstream packages based on them, remain installed. The bundle does not identify specific applications, operating systems, CPEs, or deployment patterns beyond Java SE and the 2D component. Treat this as a legacy Java exposure review. Urgency depends on whether affected Java runtimes remain in use, because the public record confirms remote impact but lacks severity scoring and exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify installations of Oracle Java SE 6u121, 7u111, and 8u102.; Apply Oracle October 2016 CPU updates or downstream vendor security packages.; Use Red Hat, Gentoo, NetApp, or other vendor advisories where applicable..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20161019-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201611-04CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:1216CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [bookkeeper-issues] 20200729 [GitHub] [bookkeeper] padma81 opened a new issue #2387: Security vulnerabilities in the apache/bookkeeper-4.9.2 imageCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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