CVE-2016-6894: High severity arista dcs-7050t vulnerability
Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6894?
CVE-2016-6894 has a denial of service (DoS) impact, allowing remote attackers to reboot affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6894?
To fix CVE-2016-6894, upgrade the affected Arista EOS version to 4.15.8M or later, 4.16.7M or later, or 4.17.0F or later.
Which Arista devices are affected by CVE-2016-6894?
CVE-2016-6894 affects DCS-7050 series devices running Arista EOS versions prior to 4.15.8M, 4.16.7M, and 4.17.0F.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-6894 enable?
CVE-2016-6894 enables a remote denial of service attack that results in the reboot of the device.
Is my Arista DCS-7050 device vulnerable if running a supported version?
No, Arista DCS-7050 devices running versions 4.15.8M, 4.16.7M, or 4.17.0F or later are not vulnerable to CVE-2016-6894.