CVE-2016-5525: Low severity oracle solaris cluster vulnerability
Published Oct 25, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect integrity via vectors related to Cluster check files.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Oracle Solaris Cluster=3.3
Oracle Solaris Cluster=4.3
Remediation
Event History
Oct 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5525?
CVE-2016-5525 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5525?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5525, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris Cluster versions 3.3 and 4.3.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5525?
CVE-2016-5525 affects local users of Oracle Solaris Cluster versions 3.3 and 4.3.
4
What impacts can CVE-2016-5525 have?
CVE-2016-5525 can allow local users to compromise the integrity of the system through manipulation of Cluster check files.
5
Is CVE-2016-5525 publicly known?
Yes, CVE-2016-5525 is a publicly documented vulnerability as part of Oracle’s security advisory.