How severe is CVE-2016-8106?

CVE-2016-8106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium 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 high.

Is CVE-2016-8106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8106?

CVE-2016-8106 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8106?

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

When was CVE-2016-8106 published?

CVE-2016-8106 was published on 2017-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8106

CVE-2016-8106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware
Published: 2017-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Denial of Service in Intel Ethernet Controller's X710/XL710 with Non-Volatile Memory Images before version 5.05 allows a remote attacker to stop the controller from processing network traffic working under certain network use conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8106?: A Denial of Service in Intel Ethernet Controller's X710/XL710 with Non-Volatile Memory Images before version 5.05 allows a remote attacker to stop the controller from processing network traffic working under certain network use conditions.
How severe is CVE-2016-8106?: CVE-2016-8106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium 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 high.
Is CVE-2016-8106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8106?: CVE-2016-8106 primarily affects Intel Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8106 published?: CVE-2016-8106 was published on 2017-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_x710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:ethernet_controller_xl710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ethernet_10gb_2-port_562flr-sfp\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ethernet_10gb_2-port_562sfp\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:ethernet_10gb_4-port_563sfp\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:proliant_xl260a_g9_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:converged_hx_series:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:converged_hx5500_appliance:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:converged_hx5510_appliance:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:converged_hx7500_appliance:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:converged_hx7510_appliance:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:nextscale_nx360_m5:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3250_m5:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3500_m5:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3550_m5:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3650_m5:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3750_m4:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3850_x6:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_x3950_x6:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkagile_cx2200:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkagile_cx4200:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkagile_cx4600:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_rd350:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_rd450:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_rd550:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_rd650:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_sd350:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:thinkserver_td350:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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