CVE-2016-0230
CVE-2016-0230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Hardware Management Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Ibm Hardware Management Console
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7.3 through 7.3.0 SP7, 7.9 through 7.9.0 SP3, 8.1 through 8.1.0 SP3, 8.2 through 8.2.0 SP2, 8.3 through 8.3.0 SP2, 8.4 through 8.4.0 SP1, and 8.5.0 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0230?
- IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7.3 through 7.3.0 SP7, 7.9 through 7.9.0 SP3, 8.1 through 8.1.0 SP3, 8.2 through 8.2.0 SP2, 8.3 through 8.3.0 SP2, 8.4 through 8.4.0 SP1, and 8.5.0 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0230?
- CVE-2016-0230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0230 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0230?
- CVE-2016-0230 primarily affects Ibm Hardware Management Console. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0230?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-0230 published?
- CVE-2016-0230 was published on 2016-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021387
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04021
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04022
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04023
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04024
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04025
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04026
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04027
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91535
- https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069vc/2/MH01635.readme.html
- https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069y2/1/MH01636.readme.html
- https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1r/2/MH01638.readme.html
- https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1v/2/MH01639.readme.html
- https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a2q/1/MH01640.readme.html
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.9.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.9.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.9.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.1.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.2.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.3.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.0:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:7.3.0:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:hardware_management_console:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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