CVE-2016-5763

Name: CVE-2016-5763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-15T19:30:01.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5763 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES2015 SP1 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10992, OES2015 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10990, OES11 SP3 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10991, OES11 SP2 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10989) might allow authenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized file access and modification.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES2015 SP1 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10992, OES2015 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10990, OES11 SP3 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10991, OES11 SP2 before Scheduled Maintenance Update 10989) might allow authenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized file access and modification.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Open Enterprise Server 11	All versions	Sp2
Novell	Open Enterprise Server 2015	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5763?

How severe is CVE-2016-5763?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5763 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5763?

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Source: NVD / NIST