CVE-2016-8802: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2017
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Updated

The security policy processing module in Huawei Secospace USG6300 with software V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200; Secospace USG6500 with software V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200; Secospace USG6600 with software V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200 allows authenticated attackers to setup a specific security policy into the devices, causing a buffer overflow and crashing the system.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Huawei Secospace Usg6300 Firmware=v500r001c20spc100
Huawei Secospace Usg6300 Firmware=v500r001c20spc101
Huawei Secospace Usg6300 Firmware=v500r001c20spc200
Huawei Secospace USG6300
Huawei Secospace Usg6500 Firmware=v500r001c20spc100
Huawei Secospace Usg6500 Firmware=v500r001c20spc101
Huawei Secospace Usg6500 Firmware=v500r001c20spc200
Huawei Secospace USG6500
Huawei Secospace Usg6600 Firmware=v500r001c20spc100
Huawei Secospace Usg6600 Firmware=v500r001c20spc101
Huawei Secospace Usg6600 Firmware=v500r001c20spc200
Huawei Secospace USG6600

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-2016-8802?

CVE-2016-8802 has a high severity rating due to its impact on security policy processing in the affected Huawei devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8802?

To fix CVE-2016-8802, you should update the firmware of Huawei Secospace USG6300, USG6500, or USG6600 to the latest available version.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-8802?

CVE-2016-8802 affects Huawei Secospace USG6300, USG6500, and USG6600 models with specific firmware versions V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC101, and V500R001C20SPC200.

4

What versions of Huawei Secospace devices are vulnerable to CVE-2016-8802?

The vulnerable versions for CVE-2016-8802 include V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC101, and V500R001C20SPC200.

5

Are all devices in the Huawei Secospace USG series vulnerable to CVE-2016-8802?

Not all devices in the Huawei Secospace USG series are vulnerable, only those explicitly listed with the affected firmware versions.

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