How severe is CVE-2016-0402?

CVE-2016-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2016-0402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0402?

CVE-2016-0402 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0402?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0402 published?

CVE-2016-0402 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0402

CVE-2016-0402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2016-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE and Java SE Embedded components in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66 and Java SE Embedded 8u65 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Networking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0402?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE and Java SE Embedded components in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66 and Java SE Embedded 8u65 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Networking.
How severe is CVE-2016-0402?: CVE-2016-0402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2016-0402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0402?: CVE-2016-0402 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0402 published?: CVE-2016-0402 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update105:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update91:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update66:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update105:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update91:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update66:*:*:*:*:*:*

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