CVE-2016-8203 (GCVE-0-2016-8203)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-10-31 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 02:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- Memory Corruption
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94232 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037010 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.brocade.com/en/backend-content/pdf-pag… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 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 |
Affected:
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
|
Date Public
2016-10-31 00:00
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