CVE-2016-3427

CISA description

Oracle Java SE and JRockit contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Java Management Extensions (JMX). This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes & references

• https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2016v3.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3427

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2016-3427
• CVE.org · CVE-2016-3427
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)