How severe is CVE-2016-0677?

CVE-2016-0677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0677?

CVE-2016-0677 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0677?

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

When was CVE-2016-0677 published?

CVE-2016-0677 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0677

CVE-2016-0677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 12.1.0.1 and 12.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0677?: Unspecified vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component in Oracle Database Server 12.1.0.1 and 12.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-0677?: CVE-2016-0677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0677?: CVE-2016-0677 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0677?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0677 published?: CVE-2016-0677 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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