Oracle Java SE 7u121/8u112 Libraries memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Oracle Java SE 7u121/8u112. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Libraries. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-5549. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7u121/8u112 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Libraries. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was published 01/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-5549 since 06/16/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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 95530†). Similar entries are available at VDB-92811, VDB-92879, VDB-93546 and VDB-95550. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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: 100895
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Java SE Security Updates (jan2017-2881727) 03 - Windows
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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-2016-5549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95685

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SecurityFocus: 95530 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2016-5549 Remote Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5549 - Oracle - Multiple Products - Unspecified Issue
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2017 14:16
Updated: 11/02/2022 14:07
Changes: 01/19/2017 14:16 (88), 07/31/2020 19:03 (7), 11/02/2022 14:07 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:DE4:103

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