CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-5365: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 14 2016(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Huawei Honor WS851 routers with software 1.1.21.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors, aka HWPSIRT-2016-05051.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei Honor WS851 Firmware
Huawei Honor WS851<=1.1.21.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5365?

    CVE-2016-5365 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution with root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5365?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-5365, upgrade the firmware of Huawei Honor WS851 routers to a version later than 1.1.21.1.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5365?

    CVE-2016-5365 affects Huawei Honor WS851 routers running firmware version 1.1.21.1 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2016-5365 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5365 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5365?

    CVE-2016-5365 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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