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CVE-2016-9869: An issue was discovered in EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1.

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.

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CVE-2016-9869 affects EMC ScaleIO before 2.0.1.1. A local low-privileged user could abuse incorrect SCINI driver permissions to change configuration and make the ScaleIO Data Client server unavailable. This is mainly an availability risk for storage infrastructure, not a confirmed remote compromise path. Exposure is limited to environments running EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1, especially SDC hosts where non-administrative users can log in locally. Treat as a priority where ScaleIO supports critical storage availability or where local user separation matters. No evidence here supports emergency internet-wide response, but unsupported pre-2.0.1.1 systems should be upgraded. Mitigation focus: Identify any EMC ScaleIO deployments running versions before 2.0.1.1.; Prioritize vendor-supported upgrade to ScaleIO 2.0.1.1 or later.; Review vendor guidance before changing driver permissions manually..

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n/aEMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1EMC ScaleIO versions before 2.0.1.1Listed
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