CVE-2016-6646

Name: CVE-2016-6646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T01:59:41.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6646 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vApp Managers web application in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance 8.x before 8.3.0 and Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance 8.x before 8.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input to the (1) GetSymmCmdRequest or (2) RemoteServiceHandler class.. EPSS estimates a 4.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vApp Managers web application in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance 8.x before 8.3.0 and Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance 8.x before 8.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input to the (1) GetSymmCmdRequest or (2) RemoteServiceHandler class.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.87%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Unisphere	8.0
Dell	Emc Unisphere	8.1
Dell	Emc Unisphere	8.1.2
Dell	Emc Unisphere	8.2
Emc	Solutions Enabler	8.0
Emc	Solutions Enabler	8.0.3
Emc	Solutions Enabler	8.1
Emc	Solutions Enabler	8.1.2
Emc	Solutions Enabler	8.3
Emc	Unisphere	8.0.3

References

http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Oct/7Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93343
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036941
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2016/Oct/7Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93343
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036941

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6646?

How severe is CVE-2016-6646?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6646 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6646?

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