CVE-2016-0230

Name: CVE-2016-0230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-07T14:59:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7.3 through 7.3.0 SP7, 7.9 through 7.9.0 SP3, 8.1 through 8.1.0 SP3, 8.2 through 8.2.0 SP2, 8.3 through 8.3.0 SP2, 8.4 through 8.4.0 SP1, and 8.5.0 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7.3 through 7.3.0 SP7, 7.9 through 7.9.0 SP3, 8.1 through 8.1.0 SP3, 8.2 through 8.2.0 SP2, 8.3 through 8.3.0 SP2, 8.4 through 8.4.0 SP1, and 8.5.0 allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	7.9.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	8.1.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	8.2.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	8.3.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	7.3.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	8.4.0
Ibm	Hardware Management Console	8.5.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021387Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04021Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04022Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04023Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04024Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04025Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04026Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04027Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069vc/2/MH01635.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069y2/1/MH01636.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1r/2/MH01638.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1v/2/MH01639.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a2q/1/MH01640.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021387Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04021Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04022Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04023Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04024Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04025Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04026Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1MB04027Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069vc/2/MH01635.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/069y2/1/MH01636.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1r/2/MH01638.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a1v/2/MH01639.readme.htmlVendor Advisory
https://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/06a2q/1/MH01640.readme.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0230?

How severe is CVE-2016-0230?

CVE-2016-0230 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0230?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST