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CVE-2016-6401

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.80%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-09-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3. It affects Cisco. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-6401
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.80%
Cisco

Original NVD Description

Cisco Carrier Routing System (CRS) 5.1 and 5.1.4, as used in CRS Carrier Grade Services for CRS-1 and CRS-3 devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (line-card reload) via crafted IPv6-over-MPLS packets, aka Bug ID CSCva32494.