CVE-2016-0264

What it is

Buffer overflow in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) 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) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

3.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-05-24 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:37 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 3.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-05-24 15:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:37 UTC

Exploit probability

3.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11
• Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11
• IBM Java Sdk < 6.0.16.25
• IBM Java Sdk < 6.1.8.25
• IBM Java Sdk < 7.0.9.40
• IBM Java Sdk < 7.1.3.40
• IBM Java Sdk < 8.0.3.0
• Redhat Satellite 5.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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