CVE-2016-7797

What it is

Pacemaker before 1.1.15, when using pacemaker remote, might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (node disconnection) via an unauthenticated connection.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

3.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-03-24 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:53 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 3.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-03-24 15:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:53 UTC

Exploit probability

3.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-254

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Clusterlabs Pacemaker ≤ 1.1.14
• Opensuse Leap 42.2
• Opensuse Project Leap 42.1
• Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability 12
• Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12
• Redhat Enterprise Linux High Availability 7.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Resilient Storage 7.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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