CVE-2016-2333

Name: CVE-2016-2333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-25T18:59:04.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2333 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SysLINK SL-1000 Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Modular Gateway devices with firmware before 01A.8 use the same hardcoded encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SysLINK SL-1000 Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Modular Gateway devices with firmware before 01A.8 use the same hardcoded encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systech	Syslink Sl-1000 Modular Gateway Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822980Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/822980Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2333?

How severe is CVE-2016-2333?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2333 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2333?

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