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CVE-2016-5234

8.1 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 multipoint control unit devices with software before V500R002C00SPC200 and RSE6500 videoconference devices with software before V500R002C00SPC10…

Published Jun 13, 2016CWE-119EPSS 2.96%

Overview

CVE-2016-5234 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 multipoint control unit devices with software before V500R002C00SPC200 and RSE6500 videoconference devices with software before V500R002C00SPC100, when an unspecified service is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, aka HWPSIRT-2016-05054.

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-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-5234?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-5234?

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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