CVE-2016-0689
CVE-2016-0689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Berkeley Db with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Berkeley Db
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the DataStore component in Oracle Berkeley DB 11.2.5.0.32, 11.2.5.1.29, 11.2.5.2.42, 11.2.5.3.28, 12.1.6.0.35, and 12.1.6.1.26 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0682, CVE-2016-0692, CVE-2016-0694, and CVE-2016-3418.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0689?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the DataStore component in Oracle Berkeley DB 11.2.5.0.32, 11.2.5.1.29, 11.2.5.2.42, 11.2.5.3.28, 12.1.6.0.35, and 12.1.6.1.26 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0682, CVE-2016-0692, CVE-2016-0694, and CVE-2016-3418.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0689?
- CVE-2016-0689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0689 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0689?
- CVE-2016-0689 primarily affects Oracle Berkeley Db. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0689?
- 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-2016-0689 published?
- CVE-2016-0689 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:11.2.5.0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:11.2.5.1.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:11.2.5.2.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:11.2.5.3.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:12.1.6.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:berkeley_db:12.1.6.1.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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