How severe is CVE-2016-6894?

CVE-2016-6894 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-2016-6894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6894?

CVE-2016-6894 primarily affects Arista Dcs-7050t Eos Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6894?

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-2016-6894 published?

CVE-2016-6894 was published on 2017-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6894

CVE-2016-6894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arista Dcs-7050t Eos Software 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Arista Dcs-7050t Eos Software
Published: 2017-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6894?: Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane.
How severe is CVE-2016-6894?: CVE-2016-6894 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-2016-6894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6894?: CVE-2016-6894 primarily affects Arista Dcs-7050t Eos Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6894?: 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-2016-6894 published?: CVE-2016-6894 was published on 2017-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:arista:dcs-7050t_eos_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arista:dcs-7050q_eos_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arista:dcs-7050s_eos_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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