How severe is CVE-2016-9795?

CVE-2016-9795 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-2016-9795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9795?

CVE-2016-9795 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Workload Automation Ae. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9795?

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-2016-9795 published?

CVE-2016-9795 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9795

CVE-2016-9795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Workload Automation Ae 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Workload Automation Ae
Published: 2017-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The casrvc program in CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation 12.8, 12.9, and 14.0; CA SystemEDGE 5.8.2 and 5.9; CA Systems Performance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Universal Job Management Agent 11.2; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Workload Automation AE 11, 11.3, 11.3.5, and 11.3.6 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via vectors related to insufficient validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9795?: The casrvc program in CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation 12.8, 12.9, and 14.0; CA SystemEDGE 5.8.2 and 5.9; CA Systems Performance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Universal Job Management Agent 11.2; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Workload Automation AE 11, 11.3, 11.3.5, and 11.3.6 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via vectors related to insufficient validation.
How severe is CVE-2016-9795?: CVE-2016-9795 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-2016-9795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9795?: CVE-2016-9795 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Workload Automation Ae. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9795?: 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-2016-9795 published?: CVE-2016-9795 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_workload_automation_ae:11.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:client_automation:12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:client_automation:12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:client_automation:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:systemedge:5.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:systemedge:5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:systems_performance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:systems_performance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:universal_job_management_agent:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:virtual_assurance_for_infrastructure_managers:12.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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