How severe is CVE-2016-0380?

CVE-2016-0380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0380?

CVE-2016-0380 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0380?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0380 published?

CVE-2016-0380 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0380

CVE-2016-0380 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix 4.1.0 before 4.1.0.4 iFix073 and 4.2.0 before 4.2.0.4 iFix003 uses default file permissions of 0664, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via standard filesystem operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0380?: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix 4.1.0 before 4.1.0.4 iFix073 and 4.2.0 before 4.2.0.4 iFix003 uses default file permissions of 0664, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2016-0380?: CVE-2016-0380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0380?: CVE-2016-0380 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0380?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0380 published?: CVE-2016-0380 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect\:direct:4.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*

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