CVE-2012-5970

Name: CVE-2012-5970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-19T11:55:59.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Huawei E585 device allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device outage) via crafted HTTP requests, as demonstrated by unspecified vulnerability-scanning software.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Huawei E585 device allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and device outage) via crafted HTTP requests, as demonstrated by unspecified vulnerability-scanning software.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	E585	All versions
Huawei	E585u-82	All versions

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-198240.htmVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871148US Government Resource
http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-198240.htmVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/871148US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5970?

How severe is CVE-2012-5970?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5970 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5970?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-5970?

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Source: NVD / NIST