MEDIUM
CVE-2016-9869
CWE-275Published: January 6, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1. Incorrect permissions on the SCINI driver may allow a low-privileged local attacker to modify the configuration and render the ScaleIO Data Client (SDC) server unavailable.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9869 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
emc1 product(s)
scaleio
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539983/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539983/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9869
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-275
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 6, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-275)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9869 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.