How severe is CVE-2016-3550?

CVE-2016-3550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3550?

CVE-2016-3550 primarily affects Oracle Linux. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3550?

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

When was CVE-2016-3550 published?

CVE-2016-3550 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3550

CVE-2016-3550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Linux
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u115, 7u101, and 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Hotspot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3550?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u115, 7u101, and 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Hotspot.
How severe is CVE-2016-3550?: CVE-2016-3550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3550?: CVE-2016-3550 primarily affects Oracle Linux. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3550 published?: CVE-2016-3550 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update115:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update91:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update92:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update115:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update91:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update92:*:*:*:*:*:*

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