CVE-2016-2016

Name: CVE-2016-2016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-14T15:59:05.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Base-VxFS-50 B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, Base-VxFS-501 B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and Base-VxFS-51 B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02 on HPE HP-UX 11iv3 with VxFS 5.0, VxFS 5.0.1, and VxFS 5.1SP1 mishandles ACL inheritance for default:class: entries, default:other: entries, and default:user: entries, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the configuration of a parent directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Base-VxFS-50 B.05.00.01 through B.05.00.02, Base-VxFS-501 B.05.01.0 through B.05.01.03, and Base-VxFS-51 B.05.10.00 through B.05.10.02 on HPE HP-UX 11iv3 with VxFS 5.0, VxFS 5.0.1, and VxFS 5.1SP1 mishandles ACL inheritance for default:class: entries, default:other: entries, and default:user: entries, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging the configuration of a parent directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Base-Vxfs-50	b.05.00.01
Hp	Base-Vxfs-50	b.05.00.02
Hp	Base-Vxfs-501	b.05.01.0
Hp	Base-Vxfs-501	b.05.01.01
Hp	Base-Vxfs-501	b.05.01.03
Hp	Base-Vxfs-51	b.05.10.00
Hp	Base-Vxfs-51	b.05.10.02

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035816
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05121749Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035816
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05121749Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2016?

How severe is CVE-2016-2016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2016?

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