CVE-2016-2406

Name: CVE-2016-2406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-20T16:59:01.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The permission control module in Huawei Document Security Management (aka DSM) before V100R002C05SPC670 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from encrypted documents by leveraging incorrect control of permissions on the PrintScreen button.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The permission control module in Huawei Document Security Management (aka DSM) before V100R002C05SPC670 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from encrypted documents by leveraging incorrect control of permissions on the PrintScreen button.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Document Security Management	<= v100r002c05spc661

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160218-01-dsm-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160218-01-dsm-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2406?

How severe is CVE-2016-2406?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2406?

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