CVE-2016-3998
CVE-2016-3998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Altavault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Netapp Altavault
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NetApp AltaVault 4.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain privileges, or cause a denial of service via vectors related to the SMB protocol.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3998?
- NetApp AltaVault 4.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain privileges, or cause a denial of service via vectors related to the SMB protocol.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3998?
- CVE-2016-3998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-3998 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3998?
- CVE-2016-3998 affects Netapp Altavault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3998?
- 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-2016-3998 published?
- CVE-2016-3998 was published on 2017-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:altavault:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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