# What is CVE-2016-8106?

> CVE-2016-8106 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) in Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware from Intel, published on 9 January 2017. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 5.1%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2016-8106

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 22 out of 100 (Low); action: Monitor. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** Medium (CVSS 5.9 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 5.1% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 9 January 2017
- **Record last updated:** 20 April 2025
- **Main product:** Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware from Intel
- **Affected products:** 60

## What is CVE-2016-8106? In plain terms

It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can take it offline.

### The 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.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet
- How hard it is to pull off: Hard: conditions must line up
- Login needed first: No login needed
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can take it offline

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H`

## Is CVE-2016-8106 being exploited? Not that we know of

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 5.1%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 5.1%, 5.1%, 5.1%, 5.1%, 5.1%, 5.1%, 5.1%.

### Timeline

- 9 January 2017: Published
- 20 April 2025: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2016-8106 scores **22 out of 100 (Low)**, with the action "Monitor".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2016-8106?

The published record lists 60 products.

- [Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_x710_firmware) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Operating system): up to 5.04
- [Converged Hx Series](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/converged_hx_series) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Converged Hx5500 Appliance](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/converged_hx5500_appliance) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Converged Hx5510 Appliance](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/converged_hx5510_appliance) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Converged Hx7500 Appliance](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/converged_hx7500_appliance) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Converged Hx7510 Appliance](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/converged_hx7510_appliance) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Eth Converged Ntwk Adptr X710-Da2 Ex710da2g1p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/eth_converged_ntwk_adptr_x710-da2_ex710da2g1p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eth Converged Ntwk Adptr X710-Da4 Ex710da4fhg1p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/eth_converged_ntwk_adptr_x710-da4_ex710da4fhg1p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eth Converged Ntwk Adptr X710-Da4 Ex710da4g1p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/eth_converged_ntwk_adptr_x710-da4_ex710da4g1p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eth Converged Ntwk Adptr Xl710-Qda1 Exl710qda1g1p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/eth_converged_ntwk_adptr_xl710-qda1_exl710qda1g1p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eth Converged Ntwk Adptr Xl710-Qda2 Exl710qda2g1p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/eth_converged_ntwk_adptr_xl710-qda2_exl710qda2g1p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- Ethernet 10gb 2-Port 562flr-Sfp+ by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Application): all versions
- Ethernet 10gb 2-Port 562sfp+ by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Application): all versions
- Ethernet 10gb 4-Port 563sfp+ by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Application): all versions
- [Ethernet Controller X710-Am2 Sr1zp](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_x710-am2_sr1zp) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller X710-Am2 Sr1zq](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_x710-am2_sr1zq) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller X710-Bm2 Sllkb](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_x710-bm2_sllkb) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller X710-Bm2 Sllkc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_x710-bm2_sllkc) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710_firmware) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Operating system): up to 5.04
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Am1 Sr1zm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-am1_sr1zm) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Am1 Sr1zn](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-am1_sr1zn) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Am2 Sr1zk](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-am2_sr1zk) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Am2 Sr1zl](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-am2_sr1zl) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Bm1 Sllk9](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-bm1_sllk9) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Bm1 Sllka](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-bm1_sllka) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Bm2 Sllk7](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-bm2_sllk7) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Controller Xl710-Bm2 Sllk8](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_controller_xl710-bm2_sllk8) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da2 X710da2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da2_x710da2) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da2 X710da2blk](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da2_x710da2blk) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da2 X710da2g2p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da2_x710da2g2p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da4 X710da4fh](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da4_x710da4fh) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da4 X710da4fhblk](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da4_x710da4fhblk) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da4 X710da4fhg2p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da4_x710da4fhg2p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-Da4 X710da4g2p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_x710-da4_x710da4g2p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda1 Xl710qda1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda1_xl710qda1) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda1 Xl710qda1blk](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda1_xl710qda1blk) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda1 Xl710qda1g2p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda1_xl710qda1g2p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda2 Xl710qda2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda2_xl710qda2) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda2 Xl710qda2blk](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda2_xl710qda2blk) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Xl710-Qda2 Xl710qda2g2p5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/intel/ethernet_converged_network_adapter_xl710-qda2_xl710qda2g2p5) by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- Ethernet I/o Module Xl710-Qda1 Axx1p40frtiom by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- Ethernet I/o Module Xl710-Qda2 Axx2p40frtiom by [Intel](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/intel) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Nextscale Nx360 M5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/nextscale_nx360_m5) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Proliant Xl260a G9 Server](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proliant_xl260a_g9_server) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Application): all versions
- [System X3250 M5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3250_m5) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3500 M5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3500_m5) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3550 M5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3550_m5) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3650 M5](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3650_m5) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3750 M4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3750_m4) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3850 X6](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3850_x6) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [System X3950 X6](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/system_x3950_x6) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkagile Cx2200](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkagile_cx2200) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkagile Cx4200](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkagile_cx4200) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkagile Cx4600](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkagile_cx4600) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Rd350](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_rd350) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Rd450](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_rd450) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Rd550](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_rd550) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Rd650](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_rd650) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Sd350](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_sd350) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05
- [Thinkserver Td350](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/lenovo/thinkserver_td350) by [Lenovo](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/lenovo) (Application): 5.05

## How do I fix CVE-2016-8106?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisories and patch notes first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood.

### References

- [h20566.www2.hpe.com](https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05368378) (Patch, Third-party advisory)
- [security-center.intel.com](https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00063&languageid=en-fr) (Patch, Vendor advisory)
- [support.lenovo.com](https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12029) (Patch, Third-party advisory)
- [www-01.ibm.com](http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002507)
- [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95333) (Third-party advisory, Vulnerability database)
- [securitytracker.com](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037562)
- [security.netapp.com](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190731-0001/)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2016-8106?

CVE-2016-8106 is a medium-severity flaw in Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware from Intel, published on 9 January 2017. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can take it offline.

### How serious is CVE-2016-8106?

It scores 5.9 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is medium. Our risk score for CVE-2016-8106 is 22 out of 100, which is Low. Its action is "Monitor". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.

### Is CVE-2016-8106 being exploited?

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 5.1%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

### Which versions does CVE-2016-8106 affect?

For Ethernet Controller X710 Firmware from Intel: up to 5.04. The record lists 60 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2016-8106?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet.

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