CVE-2016-8274: High severity huawei hisuite vulnerability
Published Apr 2, 2017
·Updated
Huawei PC client software HiSuite 4.0.5.300OVE has a dynamic link library (DLL) hijack vulnerability; an attacker can make the system load malicious DLL files to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Huawei HiSuite=4.0.5.300_ove
Event History
Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2016-8274?
CVE-2016-8274 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of executing arbitrary code.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-8274?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8274, update the Huawei HiSuite software to the latest version that addresses the DLL hijack vulnerability.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8274?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-8274 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
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Who is affected by CVE-2016-8274?
Users of Huawei HiSuite version 4.0.5.300_OVE are directly affected by CVE-2016-8274.
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What is the cause of CVE-2016-8274?
CVE-2016-8274 is caused by the insecure loading of dynamic link library (DLL) files in Huawei's HiSuite software.