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HIGH

CVE-2016-0363

CWE-20Published: June 3, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-0363 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM1 product(s)

java sdk

novell6 product(s)

suse linux enterprise software development kitsuse linux enterprise module for legacy softwaresuse linux enterprise serversuse managersuse manager proxysuse openstack cloud

Red Hat6 product(s)

satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux hpc node supplementaryenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server eusenterprise linux workstation

Source: NVD CPE · 24 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00039.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00040.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00042.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00058.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00059.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00061.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00067.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0701.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0702.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0708.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0716.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1039.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/20

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/3

ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90172

ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826

ADVISORYhttp://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-4.pdf

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85895

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035953

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1430

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00039.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00040.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00042.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00058.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00059.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00061.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00067.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0701.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0702.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0708.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0716.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1039.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/20

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/3

ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90172

ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826

ADVISORYhttp://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-4.pdf

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85895

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035953

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1430

ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216

All References (44)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00039.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00040.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00042.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00058.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00059.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00061.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00067.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00002.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0701.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0702.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0708.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0716.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1039.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/20Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-0363

CVSS Score8.1 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-20

CISA KEVNo

Affected3 vendor(s)

PublishedJun 3, 2016

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-0363 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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