CVE-2016-0910: EMC Data Domain OS 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 stores session identifiers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0910?

data domain os: upgrade to newer than 5.7.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0910 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0910 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-0910 affect?

CVE-2016-0910 affects data domain os. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EMC Data Domain OS 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 stores session identifiers of GUI users in a world-readable file, which allows local users to hijack arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-0910 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting data domain os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EMC Data Domain OS 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 stores session identifiers of GUI users in a world-readable file, which allows local users to hijack arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2016-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: emc

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-06-10 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emc data domain os UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.5.3.3 · <= 5.6.1.0 · <= 5.7.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.7.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-0910?

data domain os: upgrade to newer than 5.7.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-0910 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0910 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-0910 affect?

CVE-2016-0910 affects data domain os. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). EMC Data Domain OS 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 stores session identifiers of GUI users in a world-readable file, which allows local users to hijack arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-0910?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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