CVE-2016-8773: Input Validation
Huawei S5300 with software V200R003C00, V200R007C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S5700 with software V200R001C00, V200R002C00, V200R003C00, V200R005C00, V200R005C03, V200R007C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S6300 with software V200R003C00, V200R005C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S6700 with software V200R001C00, V200R001C01, V200R002C00, V200R003C00, V200R005C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S7700 with software V200R007C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S9300 with software V200R007C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; S9700 with software V200R007C00, V200R008C00, V200R009C00; and S12700 with software V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R008C00, V200R009C00 allow the attacker to cause a denial of service condition by sending malformed MPLS packets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8773?
CVE-2016-8773 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to network devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8773?
To fix CVE-2016-8773, upgrade the affected Huawei S5300, S5700, S6300, S6700, S7700, S9300, and S9700 firmware to the latest version provided by Huawei.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-8773?
CVE-2016-8773 affects multiple Huawei devices including the S5300, S5700, S6300, S6700, S7700, S9300, and S9700 with specific firmware versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8773?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-8773; updating the firmware is the recommended approach for mitigating the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8773?
CVE-2016-8773 is a security vulnerability that involves insufficient access control in Huawei network devices.