CVE-2016-9795

Name: CVE-2016-9795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-27T22:59:02.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9795 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The casrvc program in CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation 12.8, 12.9, and 14.0; CA SystemEDGE 5.8.2 and 5.9; CA Systems Performance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Universal Job Management Agent 11.2; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Workload Automation AE 11, 11.3, 11.3.5, and 11.3.6 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via vectors related to insufficient validation.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The casrvc program in CA Common Services, as used in CA Client Automation 12.8, 12.9, and 14.0; CA SystemEDGE 5.8.2 and 5.9; CA Systems Performance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Universal Job Management Agent 11.2; CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers 12.8 and 12.9; CA Workload Automation AE 11, 11.3, 11.3.5, and 11.3.6 on AIX, HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris allows local users to modify arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via vectors related to insufficient validation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.0
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.3
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.3.5
Broadcom	Ca Workload Automation Ae	11.3.6
Broadcom	Client Automation	12.8
Broadcom	Client Automation	12.9
Broadcom	Client Automation	14.0
Broadcom	Systemedge	5.8.2
Broadcom	Systemedge	5.9
Broadcom	Systems Performance For Infrastructure Managers	12.8
Broadcom	Systems Performance For Infrastructure Managers	12.9
Ca	Universal Job Management Agent	11.2
Ca	Virtual Assurance For Infrastructure Managers	12.8
Ca	Virtual Assurance For Infrastructure Managers	12.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540062/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20170126-01--security-notice-for-ca-common-services-casrvc.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540062/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037730Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20170126-01--security-notice-for-ca-common-services-casrvc.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9795?

How severe is CVE-2016-9795?

CVE-2016-9795 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9795?

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