MEDIUM
CVE-2016-2398
CWE-254Published: February 17, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows physically proximate attackers to defeat sensor functionality by interfering with ZigBee 2.4 GHz transmissions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-2398 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
comcast1 product(s)
xfinity home security system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/418072Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/418072Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-2398
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-254
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 17, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-254)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-2398 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.