CVE-2016-0281

Name: CVE-2016-0281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-08T01:59:02.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.. EPSS estimates a 8.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.42%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.11
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.12
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.13
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.5
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.6
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.7
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.8
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.9
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.5
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.4

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92193
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036481
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92193
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036481

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0281?

How severe is CVE-2016-0281?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0281 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0281?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST