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CVE-2016-8797

7.5 · HIGH

Huawei AR3200 with software V200R007C00, V200R005C32, V200R005C20; S12700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S5300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S5700 with software V200…

Published Apr 2, 2017CWE-399EPSS 0.87%

Overview

CVE-2016-8797 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 2, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Huawei AR3200 with software V200R007C00, V200R005C32, V200R005C20; S12700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S5300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S5700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S6300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S6700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S7700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S9300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; and S9700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00 allow remote attackers to send abnormal Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) packets to cause memory exhaustion.

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-2016-8797?

CVE-2016-8797 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 2, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-8797?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2016-8797?

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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