CVE-2016-1260

Name: CVE-2016-1260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-15T19:59:08.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Juniper Junos OS before 13.2X51-D36, 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D25, and 15.2 before 15.2R1 on EX4300 series switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network loop and bandwidth consumption) via unspecified vectors related to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Juniper Junos OS before 13.2X51-D36, 14.1X53 before 14.1X53-D25, and 15.2 before 15.2R1 on EX4300 series switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network loop and bandwidth consumption) via unspecified vectors related to Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Juniper	Junos	13.2x51	D15
Juniper	Junos	14.1x53	—
Juniper	Junos	15.2	—

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1260?

How severe is CVE-2016-1260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1260?

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Source: NVD / NIST