MEDIUM
CVE-2016-8106
CWE-20Published: January 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A Denial of Service in Intel Ethernet Controller's X710/XL710 with Non-Volatile Memory Images before version 5.05 allows a remote attacker to stop the controller from processing network traffic working under certain network use conditions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-8106 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
HP4 product(s)
ethernet 10gb 2-port 562flr-sfp\+ethernet 10gb 2-port 562sfp\+ethernet 10gb 4-port 563sfp\+proliant xl260a g9 server
intel34 product(s)
ethernet controller x710 firmwareethernet controller x710-am2 sr1zpethernet controller x710-am2 sr1zqethernet controller x710-bm2 sllkbethernet controller x710-bm2 sllkcethernet controller xl710-am1 sr1zmethernet controller xl710-am1 sr1znethernet controller xl710-am2 sr1zkethernet controller xl710-am2 sr1zlethernet controller xl710-bm1 sllk9ethernet controller xl710-bm1 sllkaethernet controller xl710-bm2 sllk7+22
Lenovo22 product(s)
converged hx seriesconverged hx5500 applianceconverged hx5510 applianceconverged hx7500 applianceconverged hx7510 appliancenextscale nx360 m5system x3250 m5system x3500 m5system x3550 m5system x3650 m5system x3750 m4system x3850 x6+10
Source: NVD CPE · 60 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95333Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05368378Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00063&languageid=en-frPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12029Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95333Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05368378Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00063&languageid=en-frPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12029Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-8106
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-8106 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.