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CVE-2016-0363

The com.ibm.CORBA.iiop.ClientDelegate class in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6 before SR16 FP25 (6.0.16.25), 6 R1 before SR8 FP25 (6.1.8.25), 7 before SR9 FP40 (7.0.9.40), 7 R1 before SR3 FP40 (7.1.3.40), and 8 before SR3 (8.0.3.0) uses the invoke method of the java.lang.reflect.Method class in an AccessController doPrivileged block, which allows remote attackers to call setSecurityManager and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via vectors related to a Proxy object instance implementing the java.lang.reflect.InvocationHandler interface. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-3009.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 13 products from redhat, from redhat, from redhat and 10 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2016-06-03T14:59:01.530

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-20

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	redhat	satellite	5.6	Yes
Application	redhat	satellite	5.7	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_desktop	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_desktop	7.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_hpc_node_supplementary	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_hpc_node_supplementary	7.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server	7.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server_eus	6.7	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server_eus	7.2	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server_eus	7.3	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server_eus	7.4	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_server_eus	7.5	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_workstation	6.0	Yes
Operating System	redhat	enterprise_linux_workstation	7.0	Yes
Application	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit	11.0	Yes
Application	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit	12.0	Yes
Application	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit	12.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_legacy_software	12	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_server	11.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_server	11.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_server	11.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_server	12.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_linux_enterprise_server	12.0	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_manager	2.1	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_manager_proxy	2.1	Yes
Operating System	novell	suse_openstack_cloud	5	Yes
Application	ibm	java_sdk	< 6.0.16.25	Yes
Application	ibm	java_sdk	< 6.1.8.25	Yes
Application	ibm	java_sdk	< 7.0.9.40	Yes
Application	ibm	java_sdk	< 7.1.3.40	Yes
Application	ibm	java_sdk	< 8.0.3.0	Yes

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00039.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00040.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00042.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00058.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00059.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00061.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00067.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00002.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0701.html Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0702.html Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0708.html Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0716.html Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1039.html Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/20 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/3 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90172 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-4.pdf Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85895 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035953 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1430 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00039.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00040.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00042.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00058.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00059.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00061.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00067.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00002.html Mailing List, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0701.html Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0702.html Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0708.html Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0716.html Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1039.html Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/20 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/3 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90172 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-4.pdf Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85895 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035953 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1430 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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