CVE-2016-3606: Linux Vulnerability — Fix & Details

CVE-2016-3606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u101 and 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability 3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

References

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00011.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00024.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00032.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00033.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00034.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00035.html

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00028.html

• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1504.html

• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1776.html

• https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3641

• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html Patch, Vendor Advisory

• https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html Vendor Advisory

• https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

• https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91912 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

• https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036365

• https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3043-1

• https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3062-1

• https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3077-1

• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1458

• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1475

• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1476

• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-08

• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-43

• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160721-0001/

Timeline

Published Jul 21, 2016

Last Modified Jun 17, 2026

Status Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3606?
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 7u101 and 8u92 and Java SE Embedded 8u91 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Hotspot.

How severe is CVE-2016-3606?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3606 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3606?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST