How severe is CVE-2016-0392?

CVE-2016-0392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0392?

CVE-2016-0392 primarily affects Ibm Elastic Storage Server. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0392?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0392 published?

CVE-2016-0392 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0392

CVE-2016-0392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Elastic Storage Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ibm Elastic Storage Server
Published: 2016-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) in GPFS Storage Server 2.0.0 through 2.0.7 and Elastic Storage Server 2.5.x through 2.5.5, 3.x before 3.5.5, and 4.x before 4.0.3, as distributed in Spectrum Scale RAID, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted parameter to a setuid program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0392?: IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) in GPFS Storage Server 2.0.0 through 2.0.7 and Elastic Storage Server 2.5.x through 2.5.5, 3.x before 3.5.5, and 4.x before 4.0.3, as distributed in Spectrum Scale RAID, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted parameter to a setuid program.
How severe is CVE-2016-0392?: CVE-2016-0392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0392?: CVE-2016-0392 primarily affects Ibm Elastic Storage Server. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0392 published?: CVE-2016-0392 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:elastic_storage_server:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system_storage_server:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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