How severe is CVE-2016-0912?

CVE-2016-0912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0912?

CVE-2016-0912 affects Dell Emc Data Domain Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0912?

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

When was CVE-2016-0912 published?

CVE-2016-0912 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0912

CVE-2016-0912 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Data Domain Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dell Emc Data Domain Os
Published: 2016-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Data Domain OS 5.4 through 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended password-change restrictions by leveraging access to (1) a different account with the same role as a target account or (2) an account's session at an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0912?: EMC Data Domain OS 5.4 through 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended password-change restrictions by leveraging access to (1) a different account with the same role as a target account or (2) an account's session at an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2016-0912?: CVE-2016-0912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0912?: CVE-2016-0912 affects Dell Emc Data Domain Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0912 published?: CVE-2016-0912 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_data_domain_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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