7.8
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10227

First published: Tue Feb 21 2017(Updated: )

Zyxel USG50 Security Appliance and NWA3560-N Access Point allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of ICMPv4 Port Unreachable packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zyxel USG50 Firmware
Zyxel USG50 Firmware
Zyxel NWA3560-N firmware
Zyxel NWA3560-N firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10227?

    CVE-2016-10227 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant CPU consumption on affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10227?

    To fix CVE-2016-10227, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates from Zyxel for the USG50 and NWA3560-N.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10227?

    CVE-2016-10227 affects Zyxel USG50 Security Appliances and NWA3560-N Access Points.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-10227?

    CVE-2016-10227 is associated with a DoS attack utilizing a flood of ICMPv4 Port Unreachable packets.

  • Is CVE-2016-10227 being actively exploited?

    There have been reports indicating that CVE-2016-10227 can be exploited by attackers, necessitating timely remediation.

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