CVE-2016-4000Patch(debian / debian_linux)

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch debian debian_linux systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Jython before 2.7.1rc1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized PyFunction object.

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-502

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • debian_linux
  • jython

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Products
debian_linuxjython

2 versions affected across 2 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-03-16: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-03-16: 1Technical Details · 2026-03-16: 103-16
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • PulsePatch.io@pulsepatchio
    Patch

    A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CVE-2016-4000) affects the `Jython` runtime, potentially allowing remote code execution. Review `Jython` configurations and update relevant libraries. #Jython #Deserialization #Infosec https://www.pulsepatch.io/posts/cve-2016-4000-jython-deserialization

    Post summary

    The post highlights a CVE‑2016‑4000 deserialization flaw in Jython that could lead to remote code execution, urging users to review configurations and update libraries.

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CPE platform detail2 entries

2 of 2 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSdebiandebian_linux8.0--
Appjython_projectjython2.7.0--

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