What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6894?

CVE-2016-6894 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6894?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-6894. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Dcs 7050T Eos Software CVE-2016-6894

HIGH

Resource Management Errors (CWE-399)

2017-01-04 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Dcs 7050T Eos Software Dcs 7050Q Eos Software Dcs 7050S Eos Software

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 04, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-399. Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane. Affected products include: Arista Dcs-7050T Eos Software, Arista Dcs-7050Q Eos Software, Arista Dcs-7050S Eos Software. Version information: before 4.15.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.