# CVE-2016-0281: The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo\_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-08-08 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The mustendd driver in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 and VIOS 2.2.x, when the jumbo_frames feature is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (FC1763 or FC5899 adapter crash) via crafted packets.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036481
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92193
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV84184
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV82421
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81459
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV80569
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV81357
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/mustendd_advisory.asc

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