CVE-2016-6648

Name: CVE-2016-6648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T07:59:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Recoverpoint	<= 4.4.1.0
Emc	Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines	<= 4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540058/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037727Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540058/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037727Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6648?

How severe is CVE-2016-6648?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?

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