Buffer overflow in Brocade Netiron OS
CVE-2016-8203
A memory corruption in the IPsec code path of Brocade NetIron OS on Brocade MLXs 5.8.00 through 5.8.00e, 5.9.00 through 5.9.00bd, 6.0.00, and 6.0.00a images could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (line card reset) via certain constructed IPsec control packets.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.018 (78.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 78th percentile — 78.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.018 · newest: 0.018 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Brocade Netiron OS — versions 6.0.00, 6.0.00a
- Brocade Mlx Running On Netiron OS All Line Cards 5.8.00 Through 5.8.00e, 5.9.00 5.9.00bd, 6.0.00 And 6.0.00a Images — versions Brocade MLX running on NetIron OS All Brocade MLX Line Cards running NetIron OS 5.8.00 through 5.8.00e, 5.9.00 through 5.9.00bd, 6.0.00 and 6.0.00a images
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94232 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037010 (vdb-entry)
- www.brocade.com/en/backend-content/pdf-page.html (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8203?
- CVE-2016-8203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brocade Netiron OS, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-10-31.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8203?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.