What is the vulnerability CVE-2016-8236 about?

CVE-2016-8236 refers to a vulnerability in Lenovo ThinkServer models that can cause a reset to default settings during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions prior to 3.77.

What are the affected products for CVE-2016-8236?

The affected products for CVE-2016-8236 include Lenovo ThinkServer TSM version earlier than 3.77 on models RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, and TD350.

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8236?

The severity of CVE-2016-8236 is considered moderate as it can lead to unintended loss of configuration settings.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8236?

To fix CVE-2016-8236, upgrade the ThinkServer firmware to TSM version 3.77 or later.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8236?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-8236 other than updating to the latest firmware version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8236

high

7.5

CWE

284

3/3/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8236

First published: Fri Mar 03 2017(Updated: )

Reset to default settings may occur in Lenovo ThinkServer TSM RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, TD350 during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions earlier than 3.77.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Lenovo Thinkserver Firmware	<=3.76.208
Lenovo ThinkServer RD350
Lenovo ThinkServer RD450
Lenovo ThinkServer RD550
Lenovo ThinkServer RD650
Lenovo ThinkServer TD350

Remedy

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-9307

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Reference Links

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-9307

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2016-8236 about?
CVE-2016-8236 refers to a vulnerability in Lenovo ThinkServer models that can cause a reset to default settings during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions prior to 3.77.
What are the affected products for CVE-2016-8236?
The affected products for CVE-2016-8236 include Lenovo ThinkServer TSM version earlier than 3.77 on models RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, and TD350.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8236?
The severity of CVE-2016-8236 is considered moderate as it can lead to unintended loss of configuration settings.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8236?
To fix CVE-2016-8236, upgrade the ThinkServer firmware to TSM version 3.77 or later.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8236?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-8236 other than updating to the latest firmware version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2016-8236 about?
CVE-2016-8236 refers to a vulnerability in Lenovo ThinkServer models that can cause a reset to default settings during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions prior to 3.77.
What are the affected products for CVE-2016-8236?
The affected products for CVE-2016-8236 include Lenovo ThinkServer TSM version earlier than 3.77 on models RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, and TD350.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8236?
The severity of CVE-2016-8236 is considered moderate as it can lead to unintended loss of configuration settings.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8236?
To fix CVE-2016-8236, upgrade the ThinkServer firmware to TSM version 3.77 or later.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8236?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-8236 other than updating to the latest firmware version.