CVE-2016-0281 json
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…
published 2016-08-08 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-0316
- cvss
- 3.7
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.4%
- EPSS 8.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
8.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 3.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184
vendor-advisory, broken-link
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421
vendor-advisory, broken-link
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459
vendor-advisory, broken-link
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569
vendor-advisory, broken-link
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357
vendor-advisory, broken-link
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aix.software.ibm.com
/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.asc
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036481
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/92193
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-0281
- NVD CVE-2016-0281
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