CVE-2016-3418

Name: CVE-2016-3418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-21T11:00:13.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3418 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unspecified vulnerability in the DataStore component in Oracle Berkeley DB 11.2.5.0.32, 11.2.5.1.29, 11.2.5.2.42, 11.2.5.3.28, 12.1.6.0.35, and 12.1.6.1.26 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0682, CVE-2016-0689, CVE-2016-0692, and CVE-2016-0694.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the DataStore component in Oracle Berkeley DB 11.2.5.0.32, 11.2.5.1.29, 11.2.5.2.42, 11.2.5.3.28, 12.1.6.0.35, and 12.1.6.1.26 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0682, CVE-2016-0689, CVE-2016-0692, and CVE-2016-0694.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Berkeley Db	11.2.5.0.32
Oracle	Berkeley Db	11.2.5.1.29
Oracle	Berkeley Db	11.2.5.2.42
Oracle	Berkeley Db	11.2.5.3.28
Oracle	Berkeley Db	12.1.6.0.35
Oracle	Berkeley Db	12.1.6.1.26

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3418?

How severe is CVE-2016-3418?

CVE-2016-3418 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3418?

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