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CVE-2016-2405

8.8 · HIGH

Huawei Policy Center with software before V100R003C10SPC020 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges and cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted URL.

Published Apr 12, 2016CWE-264EPSS 1.81%

Overview

CVE-2016-2405 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Huawei Policy Center with software before V100R003C10SPC020 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges and cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2405?

CVE-2016-2405 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2405?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2405?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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