CVE-2016-5234: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2016
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Huawei RSE6500
Huawei Rse6500 Firmware=v100r001c00
Huawei Vp9600 Series Firmware=v200r001c01
Huawei Vp9600 Series Firmware=v200r001c02
Huawei Vp9600 Series Firmware=v200r001c30
Huawei VP9630
Huawei VP9650
Huawei VP9660

Event History

Jun 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow in affected Huawei devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5234?

To fix CVE-2016-5234, update the affected Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 devices to software version V500R002C00SPC200 or higher.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 affects Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 multipoint control unit devices as well as RSE6500 videoconference devices with outdated software.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5234?

Currently, there is no specific workaround for CVE-2016-5234; updating to the latest software version is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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