CVE-2016-5503

CVE-2016-5503 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Core Services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5503?
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, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Core Services.
How severe is CVE-2016-5503?
CVE-2016-5503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5503 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5503?
CVE-2016-5503 affects Oracle Sun Zfs Storage Appliance Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5503?
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-2016-5503 published?
CVE-2016-5503 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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