CVE-2016-0263: High severity ibm general parallel file system storage server vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1 before 4.1.1.5 and 4.2 before 4.2.0.2 and General Parallel File System 3.5 before 3.5.0.30 allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a crafted mmapplypolicy command.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0263?
CVE-2016-0263 has a severity rating of High, allowing local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0263?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0263, upgrade to IBM Spectrum Scale 4.1.1.5 or 4.2.0.2 or later versions of General Parallel File System 3.5 after 3.5.0.30.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0263?
CVE-2016-0263 affects local users of IBM Spectrum Scale versions prior to 4.1.1.5 and 4.2.0.2, as well as General Parallel File System versions prior to 3.5.0.30.
What products are impacted by CVE-2016-0263?
CVE-2016-0263 impacts IBM Spectrum Scale and General Parallel File System, specifically versions prior to the fixes.
Can exploit of CVE-2016-0263 lead to data loss?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-0263 can potentially lead to a denial of service, which might affect data availability but not directly cause data loss.