CVE-2016-8209

Name: CVE-2016-8209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-08T18:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-754

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Brocade	Netiron Mlx Series Firmware	All versions
Brocade	Netiron Cer Series Firmware	All versions
Brocade	Netiron Ces Series Firmware	All versions
Brocade	Netiron Xmr Series Firmware	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8209?

How severe is CVE-2016-8209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8209?

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Source: NVD / NIST