What is the severity of CVE-2016-8796?

CVE-2016-8796 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to disrupt the functionality of affected Huawei devices.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8796?

To mitigate CVE-2016-8796, it is recommended to update the affected Huawei USG devices to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

Which devices are impacted by CVE-2016-8796?

CVE-2016-8796 affects Huawei USG9520, USG9560, and USG9580 devices running firmware version V300R001C01.

Can CVE-2016-8796 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-8796 can be exploited remotely by sending abnormal DHCP request packets to the vulnerable devices.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-8796 enable?

CVE-2016-8796 enables denial-of-service attacks against Huawei firewall products, potentially leading to service interruptions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8796

high

7.8

CWE

2/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-8796: Input Validation

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

Huawei USG9520 V300R001C01, USG9560 V300R001C01, and USG9580 V300R001C01 allow unauthenticated attackers to send abnormal DHCP request packets to the affected products to trigger a DoS condition.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Usg9520 Firmware	=v300r001c01
Huawei USG9520
Huawei Usg9580 Firmware	=v300r001c01
Huawei Usg9580
Huawei Usg9560 Firmware	=v300r001c01
Huawei USG9560

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8796?
CVE-2016-8796 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to disrupt the functionality of affected Huawei devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8796?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8796, it is recommended to update the affected Huawei USG devices to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are impacted by CVE-2016-8796?
CVE-2016-8796 affects Huawei USG9520, USG9560, and USG9580 devices running firmware version V300R001C01.
Can CVE-2016-8796 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-8796 can be exploited remotely by sending abnormal DHCP request packets to the vulnerable devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-8796 enable?
CVE-2016-8796 enables denial-of-service attacks against Huawei firewall products, potentially leading to service interruptions.

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