What is the severity of CVE-2016-5551?

CVE-2016-5551 is considered to be easily exploitable, allowing unauthenticated attackers access to sensitive infrastructure components.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5551?

To fix CVE-2016-5551, apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Oracle for Solaris Cluster version 4.3.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5551?

CVE-2016-5551 affects users of Oracle Solaris Cluster version 4.3 in environments where the infrastructure is exposed.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-5551?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5551 could lead to unauthorized access to the Solaris Cluster services and potential compromise of the system.

Is CVE-2016-5551 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2016-5551 is classified as easily exploitable due to the nature of the vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5551

low

2.8

CWE

284

24/4/2017

7/10/2024

CVE-2016-5551

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: NAS device addition). The supported version that is affected is 4.3. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Solaris Cluster executes to compromise Solaris Cluster. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Solaris Cluster accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Solaris Cluster	=4.3

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5551?
CVE-2016-5551 is considered to be easily exploitable, allowing unauthenticated attackers access to sensitive infrastructure components.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5551?
To fix CVE-2016-5551, apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Oracle for Solaris Cluster version 4.3.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5551?
CVE-2016-5551 affects users of Oracle Solaris Cluster version 4.3 in environments where the infrastructure is exposed.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-5551?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-5551 could lead to unauthorized access to the Solaris Cluster services and potential compromise of the system.
Is CVE-2016-5551 an easy vulnerability to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2016-5551 is classified as easily exploitable due to the nature of the vulnerability allowing unauthenticated access.

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