CVE-2016-2783

Description

Avaya Fabric Connect Virtual Services Platform (VSP) Operating System Software (VOSS) before 4.2.3.0 and 5.x before 5.0.1.0 does not properly handle VLAN and I-SIS indexes, which allows remote attackers to obtain unauthorized access via crafted Ethernet frames.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.04% Top 15%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92157 vdb entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138082/Avaya-VOSS-4.1.0.0-SPB-Traffic-Traversal.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2783?
CVE-2016-2783 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2783?
To fix CVE-2016-2783, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-2783 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-2783 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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