How severe is CVE-2016-5606?

CVE-2016-5606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium 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 high.

Is CVE-2016-5606 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-2016-5606?

CVE-2016-5606 affects Oracle Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5606?

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

When was CVE-2016-5606 published?

CVE-2016-5606 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5606

CVE-2016-5606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Solaris with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Oracle Solaris
Published: 2016-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11.3 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Kernel Zones.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5606?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11.3 allows local users to affect integrity and availability via vectors related to Kernel Zones.
How severe is CVE-2016-5606?: CVE-2016-5606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium 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 high.
Is CVE-2016-5606 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-2016-5606?: CVE-2016-5606 affects Oracle Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5606 published?: CVE-2016-5606 was published on 2016-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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