How severe is CVE-2016-0281?

CVE-2016-0281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-0281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0281?

CVE-2016-0281 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0281 published?

CVE-2016-0281 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0281

CVE-2016-0281 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0281?: The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2016-0281?: CVE-2016-0281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-0281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0281?: CVE-2016-0281 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0281 published?: CVE-2016-0281 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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