CVE-2016-6115
CVE-2016-6115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm General Parallel File System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm General Parallel File System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM General Parallel File System is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. A remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges or cause the server to crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6115?
- IBM General Parallel File System is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. A remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges or cause the server to crash.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6115?
- CVE-2016-6115 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-6115 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6115?
- CVE-2016-6115 primarily affects Ibm General Parallel File System. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6115?
- 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-2016-6115 published?
- CVE-2016-6115 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (27)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:general_parallel_file_system:4.1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:4.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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