How severe is CVE-2016-3480?

CVE-2016-3480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3480?

CVE-2016-3480 primarily affects Oracle Solaris Cluster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3480?

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

When was CVE-2016-3480 published?

CVE-2016-3480 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3480

CVE-2016-3480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris Cluster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Solaris Cluster
Published: 2016-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to HA for Postgresql.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3480?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to HA for Postgresql.
How severe is CVE-2016-3480?: CVE-2016-3480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3480?: CVE-2016-3480 primarily affects Oracle Solaris Cluster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3480 published?: CVE-2016-3480 was published on 2016-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:solaris_cluster:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:solaris_cluster:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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