CVE-2016-0904

Name: CVE-2016-0904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-21T02:59:03.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0904 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar Server before 7.3.0-233 use the same encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and obtain sensitive client-server traffic information by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar Server before 7.3.0-233 use the same encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and obtain sensitive client-server traffic information by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Avamar Server	<= 7.3.0

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/31Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93026
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036844
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Sep/31Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93026
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036844

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0904?

How severe is CVE-2016-0904?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0904 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0904?

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