CVE-2016-0915

Name: CVE-2016-0915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-22T10:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0915 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Self-Service Portal in EMC RSA Authentication Manager (AM) Prime Self-Service 3.0 and 3.1 before 3.1 1915.42871 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (PIN change for an arbitrary user) via a modified token serial number within a PIN change request, related to a "direct object reference vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Self-Service Portal in EMC RSA Authentication Manager (AM) Prime Self-Service 3.0 and 3.1 before 3.1 1915.42871 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (PIN change for an arbitrary user) via a modified token serial number within a PIN change request, related to a "direct object reference vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Authentication Manager Prime	3.0
Emc	Authentication Manager Prime	3.1

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Aug/71Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Aug/71Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036557Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0915?

How severe is CVE-2016-0915?

CVE-2016-0915 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0915?

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Source: NVD / NIST