CVE-2016-0281

3.7 LOW 8% exploit odds Fix listed Denial of service OS & kernel

What it is

The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 8.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2016-08-08 01:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:37 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 8.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 3.7 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2016-08-08 01:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:37 UTC
Exploit probability: 8.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Aix 5.3
IBM Aix 6.1
IBM Aix 7.1
IBM Aix 7.2
IBM Vios 2.2.0.10
IBM Vios 2.2.0.11
IBM Vios 2.2.0.12
IBM Vios 2.2.0.13

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 3.7

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Low

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record