How severe is CVE-2016-0466?

CVE-2016-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2016-0466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0466?

CVE-2016-0466 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-2016-0466?

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

When was CVE-2016-0466 published?

CVE-2016-0466 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0466

CVE-2016-0466 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% (92nd 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, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit components in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66; Java SE Embedded 8u65; and JRockit R28.3.8 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to JAXP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0466?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit components in Oracle Java SE 6u105, 7u91, and 8u66; Java SE Embedded 8u65; and JRockit R28.3.8 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to JAXP.
How severe is CVE-2016-0466?: CVE-2016-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2016-0466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0466?: CVE-2016-0466 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-2016-0466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0466 published?: CVE-2016-0466 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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