CVE-2016-0281: Input Validation
Published Aug 8, 2016
·Updated
The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumboframes feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.
Affected Software
28 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM VIOS=2.2.0.10
IBM VIOS=2.2.0.11
IBM VIOS=2.2.0.12
IBM VIOS=2.2.0.13
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.0
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.1
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.3
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.4
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.5
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.6
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.7
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.8
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.9
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.0
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.1
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.2
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.3
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.4
IBM VIOS=2.2.2.5
IBM VIOS=2.2.3.0
IBM VIOS=2.2.3.1
IBM VIOS=2.2.3.2
IBM VIOS=2.2.3.3
IBM VIOS=2.2.3.4
Event History
Aug 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0281?
CVE-2016-0281 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0281?
To fix CVE-2016-0281, enable the jumbo_frames feature in the mustendd driver configuration.
3
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2016-0281?
CVE-2016-0281 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2.
4
Which versions of IBM VIOS are impacted by CVE-2016-0281?
CVE-2016-0281 impacts several versions of IBM VIOS, specifically those in the 2.2.x range.
5
What type of denial of service does CVE-2016-0281 cause?
CVE-2016-0281 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the FC1763 or FC5899 adapter through crafted packets.