CVE-2016-8203 describes a memory corruption vulnerability in the IPsec code path of Brocade NetIron OS, affecting specific versions of Brocade MLXs. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted IPsec control packets, leading to a denial of service through a line card reset. This vulnerability is rated as HIGH severity (CVSS 7.5) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on availability, with no confidentiality or integrity impact. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.8.00eCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 5.9.00bdCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.00CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_os:6.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0.00aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_os:6.0.00a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.