CVE-2016-2094

Name: CVE-2016-2094
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-06T17:59:05.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2094 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTTPS NIO Connector allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) by opening a socket and not sending an SSL handshake, aka a read-timeout vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTTPS NIO Connector allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) by opening a socket and not sending an SSL handshake, aka a read-timeout vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jboss	Enterprise Application Platform	6.4.6

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0595.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0596.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0597.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0598.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0599.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1308465Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0595.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0596.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0597.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0598.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0599.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1308465Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2094?

The HTTPS NIO Connector allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) by opening a socket and not sending an SSL handshake, aka a read-timeout vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2016-2094?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2094 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2094?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2094?

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Source: NVD / NIST