CVE-2016-10212

Name: CVE-2016-10212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T16:59:00.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Radware devices use the same value for the first two GCM nonces, which allows remote attackers to obtain the authentication key and spoof data via a "forbidden attack," a similar issue to CVE-2016-0270. NOTE: this issue may be due to the use of a third-party Cavium product.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Radware devices use the same value for the first two GCM nonces, which allows remote attackers to obtain the authentication key and spoof data via a "forbidden attack," a similar issue to CVE-2016-0270. NOTE: this issue may be due to the use of a third-party Cavium product.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.06%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Radware	Alteon	<= 30.0.5.10
Radware	Alteon	<= 30.2.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/nonce-disrespect/nonce-disrespectThird Party Advisory
https://support.radware.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/18456Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96172Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/nonce-disrespect/nonce-disrespectThird Party Advisory
https://support.radware.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/18456Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10212?

How severe is CVE-2016-10212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10212?

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