How severe is CVE-2016-0406?

CVE-2016-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2016-0406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0406?

CVE-2016-0406 affects Oracle Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0406?

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

When was CVE-2016-0406 published?

CVE-2016-0406 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0406

CVE-2016-0406 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Solaris
Published: 2016-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Libc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0406?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Libc.
How severe is CVE-2016-0406?: CVE-2016-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2016-0406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0406?: CVE-2016-0406 affects Oracle Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0406 published?: CVE-2016-0406 was published on 2016-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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