CVE-2016-2783

Name: CVE-2016-2783
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:01.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2783 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Avaya Fabric Connect Virtual Services Platform (VSP) Operating System Software (VOSS) before 4.2.3.0 and 5.x before 5.0.1.0 does not properly handle VLAN and I-SIS indexes, which allows remote attackers to obtain unauthorized access via crafted Ethernet frames.. EPSS estimates a 4.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avaya Fabric Connect Virtual Services Platform (VSP) Operating System Software (VOSS) before 4.2.3.0 and 5.x before 5.0.1.0 does not properly handle VLAN and I-SIS indexes, which allows remote attackers to obtain unauthorized access via crafted Ethernet frames.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.44%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avaya	Vsp Operating System Software	<= 4.2.2.0
Avaya	Vsp Operating System Software	5.0.0.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2783?

How severe is CVE-2016-2783?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2783 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2783?

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Source: NVD / NIST