How severe is CVE-2016-5995?

CVE-2016-5995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5995?

CVE-2016-5995 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 243 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5995?

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-2016-5995 published?

CVE-2016-5995 was published on 2016-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5995

CVE-2016-5995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2016-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM DB2 9.7 through FP11, 10.1 through FP5, 10.5 before FP8, and 11.1 GA on Linux, AIX, and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by a setuid or setgid program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5995?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM DB2 9.7 through FP11, 10.1 through FP5, 10.5 before FP8, and 11.1 GA on Linux, AIX, and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by a setuid or setgid program.
How severe is CVE-2016-5995?: CVE-2016-5995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5995?: CVE-2016-5995 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 243 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5995?: 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-2016-5995 published?: CVE-2016-5995 was published on 2016-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (243)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:express:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.6:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.6:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.6:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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