HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-0376
HIGH

CVE-2016-0376

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 3, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The com.ibm.rmi.io.SunSerializableFactory 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) does not properly deserialize classes in an AccessController doPrivileged block, which allows remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code as demonstrated by the readValue method of the com.ibm.rmi.io.ValueHandlerPool.ValueHandlerSingleton class, which implements the javax.rmi.CORBA.ValueHandler interface. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-5456.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-0376 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 · 26 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
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/43
ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90171
ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826
ADVISORYhttp://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-5.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538066/100/100/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89192
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/43
ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90171
ADVISORYhttp://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21980826
ADVISORYhttp://www.security-explorations.com/materials/SE-2012-01-IBM-5.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538066/100/100/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89192
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.htmlThird 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/43Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IX90171Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-0376
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-0376 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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