CVE-2016-9871

CVE-2016-9871 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Isilon Onefs 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-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
• CVSS v2: 9.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Emc Isilon Onefs
• Published: 2017-02-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Isilon OneFS 7.2.1.0 - 7.2.1.3, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.2.0.x, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.1.0 - 7.1.1.10, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.0.x is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9871?

EMC Isilon OneFS 7.2.1.0 - 7.2.1.3, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.2.0.x, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.1.0 - 7.1.1.10, EMC Isilon OneFS 7.1.0.x is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by attackers to compromise the affected system.

How severe is CVE-2016-9871?

CVE-2016-9871 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-2016-9871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9871?

CVE-2016-9871 primarily affects Emc Isilon Onefs. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9871?

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-2016-9871 published?

CVE-2016-9871 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540050/30/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95800

Affected products (23)

• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:emc:isilon_onefs:7.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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