CVE-2016-8798: High severity huawei usg5500 vulnerability
Published Apr 2, 2017
·Updated
Huawei USG5500 with software V300R001C00 and V300R001C00 allows attackers to bypass the anti-DDoS module of the USGs to cause a denial of service condition on the backend server.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Huawei Usg5500 Firmware=v300r001c00
Huawei Usg5500 Firmware=v300r001c10
Huawei USG5500
Event History
Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8798?
CVE-2016-8798 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8798?
To fix CVE-2016-8798, it is recommended to upgrade the Huawei USG5500 firmware to the latest version.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8798?
CVE-2016-8798 affects Huawei USG5500 systems running firmware versions V300R001C00 and V300R001C10.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2016-8798 enable?
CVE-2016-8798 allows attackers to bypass the anti-DDoS module, potentially leading to a denial of service condition.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8798?
There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2016-8798, and upgrading the firmware is the primary mitigation strategy.