CVE-2016-0912 describes a critical vulnerability in EMC Data Domain OS versions 5.4 through 5.7 before 5.7.2.0, allowing remote authenticated users to bypass password change restrictions. Attackers can leverage access to another account with the same role or an unattended workstation session to compromise target accounts. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.7.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_data_domain_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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