How severe is CVE-2016-0603?

CVE-2016-0603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2016-0603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0603?

CVE-2016-0603 primarily affects Oracle Jre. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0603?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0603 published?

CVE-2016-0603 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0603

CVE-2016-0603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jre
Published: 2016-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 6u111, 7u95, 8u71, and 8u72, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install. NOTE: the previous information is from Oracle's Security Alert for CVE-2016-0603. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is an untrusted search path issue that allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dll in the "application directory."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0603?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java SE component in Oracle Java SE 6u111, 7u95, 8u71, and 8u72, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install. NOTE: the previous information is from Oracle's Security Alert for CVE-2016-0603. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is an untrusted search path issue that allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dll in the "application directory."
How severe is CVE-2016-0603?: CVE-2016-0603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2016-0603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0603?: CVE-2016-0603 primarily affects Oracle Jre. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0603 published?: CVE-2016-0603 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update95:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update71:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update72:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update95:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update72:*:*:*:*:*:*

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