CVE-2016-5366: High severity huawei honor ws851 firmware vulnerability
Published Jun 14, 2016
·Updated
Huawei Honor WS851 routers with software 1.1.21.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to modify configuration data via vectors related to a "file injection vulnerability," aka HWPSIRT-2016-05052.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Huawei Honor WS851
Huawei Honor Ws851 Firmware<=1.1.21.1
Event History
Jun 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5366?
CVE-2016-5366 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5366?
To fix CVE-2016-5366, update the firmware of the Huawei Honor WS851 router to a version later than 1.1.21.1.
3
What specific devices are impacted by CVE-2016-5366?
CVE-2016-5366 impacts Huawei Honor WS851 routers running firmware version 1.1.21.1 and earlier.
4
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2016-5366?
CVE-2016-5366 allows remote attackers to perform a file injection attack to modify router configuration data.
5
Is CVE-2016-5366 a known issue in the Huawei Honor WS851?
Yes, CVE-2016-5366 is a documented vulnerability in the Huawei Honor WS851 router.