CVE-2016-3587
CVE-2016-3587 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3587?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3587?
- CVE-2016-3587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-3587 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3587?
- CVE-2016-3587 primarily affects Oracle Linux. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3587?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-3587 published?
- CVE-2016-3587 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00028.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91904
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036365
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3043-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1458
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1475
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-08
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-43
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160721-0001/
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:1.8.0:update91:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update92:*:*:*:*:*:*
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