CVE-2016-3503

CVE-2016-3503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u115, 7u101, and 8u92 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Install.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3503?
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u115, 7u101, and 8u92 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Install.
How severe is CVE-2016-3503?
CVE-2016-3503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3503 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3503?
CVE-2016-3503 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3503?
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-2016-3503 published?
CVE-2016-3503 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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