CVE-2016-3475: Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge component in Oracle Siebel CRM 8.5.x allows remote authentic

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-3475 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting knowledge. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge component in Oracle Siebel CRM 8.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Information Manager Console.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2016-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-07-21 10:12 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle knowledge DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy knowledge || rpm -q knowledge || knowledge --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison knowledge sudo apt install knowledge=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo apt-mark hold knowledge

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list knowledge sudo dnf downgrade knowledge-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5> sudo dnf versionlock add knowledge

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2016-3475?

knowledge: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-3475 being exploited?

CVE-2016-3475 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-2016-3475 affect?

CVE-2016-3475 affects knowledge. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge component in Oracle Siebel CRM 8.5.x allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via vectors related to Information Manager Console.

How urgent is CVE-2016-3475?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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