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Security Bulletin: A vulnerability has been discovered in 40-GbE network interface modules for the IBM Security Network Protection XGS 7100 appliance (CVE-2016-8106)

Security Bulletin


Summary

A denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2016-8106) has been discovered in 40-GbE network interface modules for the IBM Security Network Protection XGS 7100 appliance.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-8106
DESCRIPTION:
Intel Ethernet Controller X710/XL710 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by improper handling of certain network traffic. By sending specially-crafted network traffic, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to stop responding.
CVSS Base Score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/120415 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM Security Network Protection XGS 7100 firmware version 5.3.3 with 40-GbE network interface modules

Remediation/Fixes

Product

VRMFRemediation/First Fix
IBM Security Network Protection XGS 7100Firmware version 5.3.3Download Platform Hardware Diagnostics NVM Tool 1.1.1.3 from IBM Security License Key and Download Center, follow the instructions in the readme file, and update the firmware of 40-GbE network interface modules.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Acknowledgement

The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Intel.

Change History

03 May 2017: Original Version Published

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

UID

swg22002507