CVE-2016-4396
CVE-2016-4396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp System Management Homepage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp System Management Homepage
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HPE System Management Homepage before v7.6 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "Buffer Overflow" issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4396?
- HPE System Management Homepage before v7.6 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors, related to a "Buffer Overflow" issue.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4396?
- CVE-2016-4396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-4396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4396?
- CVE-2016-4396 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4396?
- 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-2016-4396 published?
- CVE-2016-4396 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93961
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-588
- https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05320149
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05390722
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-32
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_management_homepage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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