CVE-2016-5525 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 25 Oct 2016 Updated 10 Oct 2024

Local users can compromise the integrity of Solaris Cluster check files due to unspecified vulnerabilities in the cluster component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-5525?

CVE-2016-5525 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Cluster component in Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite 3.3 and 4.3 allows local users to affect integrity via vectors related to Cluster check files.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-254

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5525?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Solaris Cluster.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5525?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5525 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-5525 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5525 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2mp5-6f9w-875v.