How severe is CVE-2016-0878?

CVE-2016-0878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0878?

CVE-2016-0878 affects Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0878?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0878 published?

CVE-2016-0878 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0878

CVE-2016-0878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware
Published: 2016-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Moxa Secure Router EDR-G903 devices before 3.4.12 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cold start) by sending two crafted ping requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0878?: Moxa Secure Router EDR-G903 devices before 3.4.12 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (cold start) by sending two crafted ping requests.
How severe is CVE-2016-0878?: CVE-2016-0878 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0878?: CVE-2016-0878 affects Moxa Edr-g903 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0878 published?: CVE-2016-0878 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-042-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:edr-g903_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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