CVE-2015-0192: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java 8 before SR1, 7 R1 before SR2 FP11, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6

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CVE-2015-0192 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting java, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java 8 before SR1, 7 R1 before SR2 FP11, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to the Java Virtual Machine.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2015-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-07-02 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm java UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0.0.0 and < 5.0.16.10 · >= 6.0.0.0 and <= 6.0.16.4 · >= 6.1.0.0 and < 6.1.8.4 · >= 7.0.0.0 and <= 7.0.9 · >= 7.1.0.0 and < 7.1.2.11 · >= 8.0 and < 8.0.1.0

Fixed in: 5.0.16.10, 6.1.8.4, 7.1.2.11, 8.0.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy java || rpm -q java || java --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.16.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade java

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade java

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison java sudo apt install java=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold java

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list java sudo dnf downgrade java-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add java

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE

Affected: 5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server MITIGATE

Affected: 5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server aus MITIGATE

Affected: 6.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server eus MITIGATE

Affected: 6.6 · 7.1 · 7.2 · 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux workstation MITIGATE

Affected: 5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0192?

java: upgrade to 5.0.16.10, 6.1.8.4, 7.1.2.11, 8.0.1.0; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0192 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0192 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0192 affect?

CVE-2015-0192 affects java, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java 8 before SR1, 7 R1 before SR2 FP11, 7 before SR9, 6 R1 before SR8 FP4, 6 before SR16 FP4, and 5.0 before SR16 FP10 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to the Java Virt

How urgent is CVE-2015-0192?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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