CVE-2026-16769: RS9116W/SiWx917 plaintext pause encryption request causes DOS
Published Sep 8, 2026
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An unencrypted 'pause encryption request' message causes a denial of service in the in the RS9116W/SiWx917. See vulnerability B-E10 in the related paper below.
Affected Software
1 affected component
RS9116W/SiWx917
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need to do to trigger the denial of service?
The attacker needs to send an unencrypted pause encryption request message to the affected RS9116W/SiWx917 device.
2
How can I determine whether this issue applies to my environment?
This issue applies if your environment uses RS9116W or SiWx917 devices. The provided information does not identify affected firmware versions or configuration-specific conditions.