How severe is CVE-2016-5492?

CVE-2016-5492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2016-5492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5492?

CVE-2016-5492 affects Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5492?

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-2016-5492 published?

CVE-2016-5492 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5492

CVE-2016-5492 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
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 and integrity via vectors related to SMB Users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5492?: 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 and integrity via vectors related to SMB Users.
How severe is CVE-2016-5492?: CVE-2016-5492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2016-5492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5492?: CVE-2016-5492 affects Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5492?: 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-2016-5492 published?: CVE-2016-5492 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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