Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112 Libraries memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Libraries. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5546. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112 (Programming Language Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Libraries. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is integrity.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was shared 01/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-5546 since 06/16/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96628 (Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2017 CPU) (SWEET32)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371523 (IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg22004036)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96628) and SecurityFocus (BID 95506†). The entries VDB-92811, VDB-92879, VDB-93546 and VDB-95550 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 96628
Nessus Name: Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2017 CPU) (SWEET32)
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OpenVAS ID: 703782
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3782-1 (openjdk-7 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-5546 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95684

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SecurityFocus: 95506 - Oracle Java SE and JRockit CVE-2016-5546 Remote Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5546 - Oracle - Multiple Products - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037637

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2017 14:16
Updated: 05/15/2026 01:59
Changes: 01/19/2017 14:16 (88), 07/31/2020 18:55 (7), 11/02/2022 14:01 (4), 05/15/2026 01:59 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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