CVE-2016-2397

Name: CVE-2016-2397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-17T15:59:07.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cliserver implementation in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote attackers to deserialize and execute arbitrary Java code via crafted XML data.. EPSS estimates a 6.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cliserver implementation in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote attackers to deserialize and execute arbitrary Java code via crafted XML data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.44%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sonicwall	Uma Em5000 Firmware	7.2
Sonicwall	Uma Em5000 Firmware	8.0
Sonicwall	Uma Em5000 Firmware	8.1
Sonicwall	Analyzer	7.2
Sonicwall	Analyzer	8.0
Sonicwall	Analyzer	8.1
Sonicwall	Global Management System	7.2
Sonicwall	Global Management System	8.0
Sonicwall	Global Management System	8.1

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-163Third Party Advisory
https://support.software.dell.com/product-notification/185943Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-163Third Party Advisory
https://support.software.dell.com/product-notification/185943Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2397?

How severe is CVE-2016-2397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2397?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2397?

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Source: NVD / NIST