Vulnerability Description
The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.0.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92193
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036481
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92193
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0281?
CVE-2016-0281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash...
How severe is CVE-2016-0281?
CVE-2016-0281 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0281?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.