CVE-2016-5335

Description

VMware Identity Manager 2.x before 2.7 and vRealize Automation 7.0.x before 7.1 allow local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.03%

Vendor Advisory vmware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0013.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036685	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92608	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5335?: CVE-2016-5335 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5335?: To fix CVE-2016-5335, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5335 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5335 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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