How severe is CVE-2016-5525?

CVE-2016-5525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5525?

CVE-2016-5525 primarily affects Oracle Solaris Cluster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5525?

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

When was CVE-2016-5525 published?

CVE-2016-5525 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5525

CVE-2016-5525 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris Cluster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Oracle Solaris Cluster
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect integrity via vectors related to Cluster check files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5525?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect integrity via vectors related to Cluster check files.
How severe is CVE-2016-5525?: CVE-2016-5525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5525?: CVE-2016-5525 primarily affects Oracle Solaris Cluster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5525 published?: CVE-2016-5525 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:solaris_cluster:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:solaris_cluster:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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