How severe is CVE-2016-8209?

CVE-2016-8209 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-2016-8209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8209?

CVE-2016-8209 primarily affects Brocade Netiron Mlx Series Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8209?

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-2016-8209 published?

CVE-2016-8209 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8209

CVE-2016-8209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brocade Netiron Mlx Series 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Brocade Netiron Mlx Series Firmware
Published: 2017-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8209?: Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.
How severe is CVE-2016-8209?: CVE-2016-8209 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-2016-8209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8209?: CVE-2016-8209 primarily affects Brocade Netiron Mlx Series Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8209?: 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-2016-8209 published?: CVE-2016-8209 was published on 2017-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_mlx_series_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_cer_series_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_ces_series_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:netiron_xmr_series_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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