What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5992?

CVE-2016-5992 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.5 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5992?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5992. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sterling Connect CVE-2016-5992

LOW

2016-11-25 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Denial Of Service Microsoft Sterling Connect

2.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.5 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 25, 2016 - 03:59 cve.org

LOW 2.5

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 4.5.00, 4.5.01, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.6 iFix008, and 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.4 on Windows allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.5).

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Sterling Connect CVE-2016-5992

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CVSS VectorNVD

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