High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Oct 31, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8203
CVE-2016-8203
Description
A memory corruption in the IPsec code path of Brocade NetIron OS on Brocade MLXs 5.8.00 through 5.8.00e, 5.9.00 through 5.9.00bd, 6.0.00, and 6.0.00a images could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (line card reset) via certain constructed IPsec control packets.
Affected products
2- Range: 5.8.00 through 5.8.00e, 5.9.00 through 5.9.00bd, 6.0.00, and 6.0.00a
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.brocade.com/en/backend-content/pdf-page.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94232nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037010nvd
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