CVE-2016-3116

Name: CVE-2016-3116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-22T10:59:03.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CRLF injection vulnerability in Dropbear SSH before 2016.72 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended shell-command restrictions via crafted X11 forwarding data.. EPSS estimates a 19.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in Dropbear SSH before 2016.72 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended shell-command restrictions via crafted X11 forwarding data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.30%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dropbear Ssh Project	Dropbear Ssh	<= 2015.71

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3116?

CRLF injection vulnerability in Dropbear SSH before 2016.72 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended shell-command restrictions via crafted X11 forwarding data.

How severe is CVE-2016-3116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3116?

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-2016-3116?

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Source: NVD / NIST