How severe is CVE-2016-8236?

CVE-2016-8236 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8236?

CVE-2016-8236 affects Lenovo Thinkserver Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8236?

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-2016-8236 published?

CVE-2016-8236 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8236

CVE-2016-8236 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkserver 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkserver Firmware
Published: 2017-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reset to default settings may occur in Lenovo ThinkServer TSM RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, TD350 during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions earlier than 3.77.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8236?: Reset to default settings may occur in Lenovo ThinkServer TSM RD350, RD450, RD550, RD650, TD350 during a prolonged broadcast storm in TSM versions earlier than 3.77.
How severe is CVE-2016-8236?: CVE-2016-8236 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8236?: CVE-2016-8236 affects Lenovo Thinkserver Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8236?: 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-2016-8236 published?: CVE-2016-8236 was published on 2017-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-9307

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkserver_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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