How severe is CVE-2016-3441?

CVE-2016-3441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3441 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-2016-3441?

CVE-2016-3441 primarily affects Oracle Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3441?

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-2016-3441 published?

CVE-2016-3441 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3441

CVE-2016-3441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris 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: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Solaris
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 10 and 11.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Filesystem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3441?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 10 and 11.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2016-3441?: CVE-2016-3441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3441 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-2016-3441?: CVE-2016-3441 primarily affects Oracle Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3441?: 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-2016-3441 published?: CVE-2016-3441 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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