CVE-2016-9205

Name: CVE-2016-9205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-14T00:59:26.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the HTTP 2.0 request handling code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Event Management Service daemon (emsd) to crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. More Information: CSCvb14425. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the HTTP 2.0 request handling code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Event Management Service daemon (emsd) to crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. More Information: CSCvb14425. Known Affected Releases: 6.1.1.BASE. Known Fixed Releases: 6.1.2.6i.MGBL 6.1.22.9i.MGBL 6.2.1.14i.MGBL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xr	6.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94813Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-ios-xrVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94813Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-ios-xrVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9205?

How severe is CVE-2016-9205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9205?

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