How severe is CVE-2016-5486?

CVE-2016-5486 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-2016-5486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5486?

CVE-2016-5486 affects Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5486?

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

When was CVE-2016-5486 published?

CVE-2016-5486 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5486

CVE-2016-5486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit 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-199.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-199
Affected product: Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite AK 2013 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Core Services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5486?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Sun ZFS Storage Appliance Kit (AK) component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite AK 2013 allows local users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Core Services.
How severe is CVE-2016-5486?: CVE-2016-5486 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-2016-5486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5486?: CVE-2016-5486 affects Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5486 published?: CVE-2016-5486 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:sun_zfs_storage_appliance_kit:ak_2013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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