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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-2231

The Windows-based Host Interface Program (WHIP) service on Huawei SmartAX MT882 devices V200R002B022 Arg relies on the client to send a length field that is consistent with a buffer size, which allows...

Vulnerability Description

The Windows-based Host Interface Program (WHIP) service on Huawei SmartAX MT882 devices V200R002B022 Arg relies on the client to send a length field that is consistent with a buffer size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted traffic on TCP port 8701.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HuaweiMt882 Firmware<= v200r002b022
HuaweiMt882-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-19

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2231?

CVE-2016-2231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Windows-based Host Interface Program (WHIP) service on Huawei SmartAX MT882 devices V200R002B022 Arg relies on the client to send a length field that is consistent with a buffer size, which allows...

How severe is CVE-2016-2231?

CVE-2016-2231 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2231?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mt882 Firmware, Huawei Mt882.