CVE-2016-0361

Name: CVE-2016-0361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-08T01:59:03.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0361 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5 before 3.5.0.29 efix 6 and 4.1.1 before 4.1.1.4 efix 9, when the Spectrum Scale GUI is used with DB2 on Linux, UNIX and Windows, allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by discovering ADMIN passwords.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS) 3.5 before 3.5.0.29 efix 6 and 4.1.1 before 4.1.1.4 efix 9, when the Spectrum Scale GUI is used with DB2 on Linux, UNIX and Windows, allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by discovering ADMIN passwords.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5.0.3
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5.0.7
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5.0.9
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5.0.11
Ibm	General Parallel File System	3.5.0.16
Ibm	General Parallel File System	4.1.0.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21986595Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90550
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036455
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21986595Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90550
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036455

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0361?

How severe is CVE-2016-0361?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0361 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0361?

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