How severe is CVE-2016-6065?

CVE-2016-6065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6065 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6065?

CVE-2016-6065 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6065?

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-2016-6065 published?

CVE-2016-6065 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6065

CVE-2016-6065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor appliance could allow a local user to inject commands that would be executed as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6065?: IBM Security Guardium Database Activity Monitor appliance could allow a local user to inject commands that would be executed as root.
How severe is CVE-2016-6065?: CVE-2016-6065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6065?: CVE-2016-6065 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6065?: 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-2016-6065 published?: CVE-2016-6065 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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