CVE-2016-8516: High severity hp systems insight manager vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2018
·Updated
A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight Manager in all versions prior to 7.6 was found.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HP Systems Insight Manager<7.6
Event History
Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8516?
CVE-2016-8516 has been classified as a high severity remote denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8516?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8516, upgrade HPE Systems Insight Manager to version 7.6 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-8516?
All versions of HPE Systems Insight Manager prior to 7.6 are affected by CVE-2016-8516.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-8516 have on my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-8516 can lead to a remote denial of service, causing system downtime.
5
Is CVE-2016-8516 applicable to HPE's cloud services?
CVE-2016-8516 specifically affects on-premises installations of HPE Systems Insight Manager, not cloud services.