Is CVE-2016-3145 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-3145 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-3145 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-3145 requires physical access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3145?

CVE-2016-3145 has a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2016-3145

CWE-200Published: April 22, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Lexmark printers with firmware ATL before ATL.021.063, CB before CB.021.063, PP before PP.021.063, and YK before YK.021.063 mishandle Erase Printer Memory and Erase Hard Disk actions, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct read operations on non-volatile memory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-3145 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.