7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-3678: Input Validation

First published: Mon Apr 11 2016(Updated: )

Huawei Quidway S9700, S5700, S5300, S9300, and S7700 switches with software before V200R003SPH012 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (switch restart) via crafted traffic.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei 5300HI firmware=v200r003c00spc500
Huawei Campus S5700 firmware=v200r003c00spc500
Huawei Campus S7700 firmware=v200r003c00spc500
Huawei Campus S9300 Firmware=v200r003c00spc500
Huawei LSW S9700 firmware=v200r003c00spc500
Huawei S5300 firmware
Huawei S5700 Firmware
Huawei Campus S7700
Huawei Campus S9300
Huawei 9700 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-3678?

    CVE-2016-3678 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service through switch restarts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-3678?

    To fix CVE-2016-3678, upgrade the affected Huawei switch firmware to version V200R003SPH012 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-3678?

    CVE-2016-3678 affects Huawei Quidway S9700, S5700, S5300, S9300, and S7700 switches running specific firmware versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-3678 facilitate?

    CVE-2016-3678 facilitates a denial of service attack that can cause switches to restart.

  • Can CVE-2016-3678 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-3678 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted traffic to the affected devices.

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