CVE-2016-8216

Name: CVE-2016-8216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T07:59:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8216 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.4 all versions, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.5 family all versions prior to 5.5.5.0, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.6 family all versions prior to 5.6.2.0, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.7 family all versions prior to 5.7.2.10 has a command injection vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.4 all versions, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.5 family all versions prior to 5.5.5.0, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.6 family all versions prior to 5.6.2.0, EMC Data Domain OS (DD OS) 5.7 family all versions prior to 5.7.2.10 has a command injection vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Data Domain Os	5.4
Dell	Emc Data Domain Os	5.5
Dell	Emc Data Domain Os	5.6
Dell	Emc Data Domain Os	5.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540059/30/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037728Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540059/30/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037728Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8216?

How severe is CVE-2016-8216?

CVE-2016-8216 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8216?

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