CVE-2016-6899: Infoleak

Published Sep 7, 2016
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Updated

The Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) in Huawei RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613, RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617, RH2288H V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC515, RH5885 V3 servers with software before V100R003C10SPC102, and XH620 V3, XH622 V3, and XH628 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC610 might allow remote attackers to decrypt encrypted data and consequently obtain sensitive information by leveraging selection of an insecure SSL encryption algorithm.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Huawei Rh5885 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c01
Huawei RH5885 V3 server
Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei Rh2288 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei Rh2288h V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei Xh620 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei Xh622 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei Xh628 V3 Server Firmware=v100r003c00
Huawei RH1288 V3 server
Huawei RH2288 V3 server
Huawei RH2288H V3 server
Huawei XH620 V3 server
Huawei Xh622 V3 Server
Huawei XH628 V3 server

Event History

Sep 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6899?

CVE-2016-6899 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that impacts Huawei server firmware.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6899?

To fix CVE-2016-6899, upgrade your server firmware to the specified patched versions such as V100R003C00SPC613 for RH1288 V3 servers.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6899?

CVE-2016-6899 affects Huawei RH1288 V3, RH2288 V3, RH2288H V3, and RH5885 V3 servers running specific firmware versions.

4

What vulnerability impacts Huawei server firmware in CVE-2016-6899?

CVE-2016-6899 pertains to a flaw in the Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) of Huawei servers.

5

Is the risk associated with CVE-2016-6899 exploitable externally?

Yes, the vulnerability may be exploitable by remote attackers aiming to gain unauthorized access or control of the affected servers.

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