Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8105

First published: Mon Feb 27 2017(Updated: )

Drivers for the Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and Intel Ethernet Controller XL710 families before version 22.0 are vulnerable to a denial of service in certain layer 2 network configurations.

Credit: secure@intel.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intel X710 Series Driver<=21.3
Intel X710 Series Driver<=21.3
Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AM2
Intel x710-bm2 firmware
Intel Ethernet Controller Xl710-am1
Intel XL710-AM2 Controller
Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-BM1
Intel Ethernet Controller XL710-BM2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8105?

    CVE-2016-8105 has a medium severity rating as it leads to denial of service under specific network configurations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8105?

    To fix CVE-2016-8105, upgrade the Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and XL710 drivers to version 22.0 or later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2016-8105?

    CVE-2016-8105 affects the Intel X710 Series Driver and XL710 Series Driver versions up to 21.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8105?

    CVE-2016-8105 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability in specific layer 2 network configurations.

  • Can hardware components like Intel X710 Controllers be vulnerable to CVE-2016-8105?

    No, the hardware components such as Intel X710 and XL710 Controllers themselves are not vulnerable, but their drivers are.

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