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CVE-2016-8105

6.5 · MEDIUM

Drivers for the Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and Intel Ethernet Controller XL710 families before version 22.0 are vulnerable to a denial of service in certain layer 2 network configurations.

Published Feb 27, 2017EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2016-8105 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Drivers for the Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and Intel Ethernet Controller XL710 families before version 22.0 are vulnerable to a denial of service in certain layer 2 network configurations.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8105?

CVE-2016-8105 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 27, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-8105?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-8105?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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