CVE-2016-6177: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2017
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Updated

The Huawei OceanStor 5800 V300R003C00 has an integer overflow vulnerability. An authenticated attacker may send massive abnormal Network File System (NFS) packets, causing an anomaly in specific disk arrays.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huawei Oceanstor 5800 V3 Firmware=v300r003c00
Huawei OceanStor 5800 V3

Event History

Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6177?

CVE-2016-6177 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for impact on data integrity and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6177?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6177, users should upgrade to the latest firmware version provided by Huawei for the OceanStor 5800.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6177?

CVE-2016-6177 affects users of the Huawei OceanStor 5800 V3 firmware version v300r003c00.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6177?

CVE-2016-6177 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through sending abnormal NFS packets.

5

Can CVE-2016-6177 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-6177 requires authentication, so an attacker must first gain access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

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