How severe is CVE-2016-8368?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of HIGH with a CVSS score of 8.6 out of 10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8368?

This is classified as CWE-662, which is a common weakness in software security.

CVE-2016-8368 - HIGH Severity | CVSS 8.6

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC-Q series Ethernet interface modules QJ71E71-100, all versions, QJ71E71-B5, all versions, and QJ71E71-B2, all versions. The affected Ethernet interface module is connected to a MELSEC-Q PLC, which may allow a remote attacker to connect to the PLC via Port 5002/TCP and cause a denial of service, requiring the PLC to be reset to resume operation. This is caused by an Unrestricted Externally Accessible Lock.

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