How severe is CVE-2016-5572?

CVE-2016-5572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5572?

CVE-2016-5572 affects Oracle Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5572?

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

When was CVE-2016-5572 published?

CVE-2016-5572 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5572

CVE-2016-5572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Oracle Database
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Kernel PDB component in Oracle Database Server 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5572?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Kernel PDB component in Oracle Database Server 12.1.0.2 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5572?: CVE-2016-5572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5572?: CVE-2016-5572 affects Oracle Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5572 published?: CVE-2016-5572 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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