CVE-2016-3427
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitUnspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u113, 7u99, and 8u77; Java SE Embedded 8u77; and JRockit R28.3.9 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to JMX.
Published Apr 19, 2016 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3427
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-3427 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Cassandra (Apache), E-Series Santricity Management Plug-Ins (Netapp), E-Series Santricity Storage Manager (Netapp) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 12, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cassandra 2.1.22, java 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5, java 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.91-0.b14.el6_7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
92%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u113, 7u99, and 8u77; Java SE Embedded 8u77; and JRockit R28.3.9 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to JMX.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 12, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
393 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CassandraApache | 4.0.0-beta1 | 2.1.22 |
| E-Series Santricity Management Plug-InsNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| E-Series Santricity Storage ManagerNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| E-Series Santricity Web ServicesNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand BalanceNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Cassandra
2.1.22
java
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5, 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.91-0.b14.el6_7, 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.91-0.b14.el7_2
java-1_6_0-ibm
1.6.0_sr16.25-34.1, 1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1, 1.6.0_sr16.26-37.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-alsa
1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-devel
1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-fonts
1.6.0_sr16.25-34.1, 1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1, 1.6.0_sr16.26-37.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-jdbc
1.6.0_sr16.25-34.1, 1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1, 1.6.0_sr16.26-37.1
java-1_6_0-ibm-plugin
1.6.0_sr16.25-34.1, 1.6.0_sr16.25-69.1, 1.6.0_sr16.26-37.1
java-1_7_0-ibm
1.7.0_sr9.40-52.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa
1.7.0_sr9.40-52.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-devel
1.7.0_sr9.40-52.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-jdbc
1.7.0_sr9.40-52.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-plugin
1.7.0_sr9.40-52.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-30.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-accessibility
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-debuginfo
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-debugsource
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-devel
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-devel-debuginfo
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-headless
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-headless-debuginfo
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-debuginfo
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-debugsource
1.7.0.101-22.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-demo
1.7.0.101-22.1, 1.7.0.101-30.1, 1.7.0.101-31.1, 1.7.0.121-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 12, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 12, 2023
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1222
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1230
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1235
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1248
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1250
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u113, 7u99, and 8u77; Java SE Embedded 8u77; and JRockit R28.3.9 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to JMX.
Affected: Cassandra (Apache) versions 4.0.0-beta1; E-Series Santricity Management Plug-Ins (Netapp); E-Series Santricity Storage Manager (Netapp), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 12, 2023.
Yes. It was added on May 12, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 2, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cassandra 2.1.22, java 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.16.25-1jpp.1.el5, java 1.8.0-openjdk-1:1.8.0.91-0.b14.el6_7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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