CVE-2016-2016
CVE-2016-2016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Base-vxfs-50 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Hp Base-vxfs-50
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Base-VxFS-50 B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, Base-VxFS-501 B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and Base-VxFS-51 B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02 on HPE HP-UX 11iv3 with VxFS 5.0, VxFS 5.0.1, and VxFS 5.1SP1 mishandles ACL inheritance for default:class: entries, default:other: entries, and default:user: entries, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the configuration of a parent directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2016?
- Base-VxFS-50 B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, Base-VxFS-501 B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and Base-VxFS-51 B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02 on HPE HP-UX 11iv3 with VxFS 5.0, VxFS 5.0.1, and VxFS 5.1SP1 mishandles ACL inheritance for default:class: entries, default:other: entries, and default:user: entries, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the configuration of a parent directory.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2016?
- CVE-2016-2016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-2016 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2016?
- CVE-2016-2016 primarily affects Hp Base-vxfs-50. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2016?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-2016 published?
- CVE-2016-2016 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035816
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05121749
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-50:b.05.00.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-50:b.05.00.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-501:b.05.01.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-501:b.05.01.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-501:b.05.01.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-51:b.05.10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:base-vxfs-51:b.05.10.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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