CVE-2016-5546

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Java SE versions 6u131, 7u121, and 8u112 Java SE Embedded version 8u111 JRockit version R28.3.12

Description The issue is related to the Libraries component of Oracle Java SE, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit. Successful attacks can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data or all accessible data. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications, sandboxed Java applets, or by supplying data to APIs in the specified component.

Recommendations For Java SE versions 6u131, 7u121, and 8u112, update to a version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. For Java SE Embedded version 8u111, update to a version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. For JRockit version R28.3.12, update to a version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Libraries component until a patch is available. Avoid using sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets until the issue is resolved.