CVE-2016-10227: High severity Zyxel Usg50 Firmware vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Zyxel Usg50 Firmware
Zyxel USG50
Zyxel Nwa3560-n Firmware
Zyxel NWA3560-N
All of the following
Zyxel Usg50 Firmware
Zyxel USG50
All of the following
Zyxel Nwa3560-n Firmware
Zyxel NWA3560-N
Remediation
Event History
Feb 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10227?
CVE-2016-10227 affects Zyxel USG50 Security Appliances and NWA3560-N Access Points.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2016-10227 being actively exploited?
There have been reports indicating that CVE-2016-10227 can be exploited by attackers, necessitating timely remediation.