CVE-2015-8676: Buffer Overflow
Memory leak in Huawei S5300EI, S5300SI, S5310HI, S6300EI/ S2350EI, and S5300LI Campus series switches with software V200R001C00 before V200R001SPH018, V200R002C00 before V200R003SPH011, and V200R003C00 before V200R003SPH011; S9300, S7700, and S9700 Campus series switches with software V200R001C00 before V200R001SPH023, V200R002C00 before V200R003SPH011, and V200R003C00 before V200R003SPH011; and S2300 and S3300 Campus series switches with software V100R006C05 before V100R006SPH022 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and reboot) via a large number of ICMPv6 packets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8676?
The severity of CVE-2015-8676 is classified as medium due to its potential for memory leaks affecting device performance.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8676?
To fix CVE-2015-8676, upgrade the affected Huawei switch firmware to versions V200R001SPH018, V200R003SPH011 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2015-8676?
CVE-2015-8676 affects various Huawei Campus series switches including S5300EI, S5300SI, S5310HI, S6300EI, and S9300 among others.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2015-8676 represent?
CVE-2015-8676 represents a memory leak vulnerability that can lead to performance degradation in affected switching devices.
Is a workaround available for CVE-2015-8676?
No specific workaround is provided for CVE-2015-8676; the recommended action is to apply the necessary firmware updates.