CVE-2016-4087

Name: CVE-2016-4087
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-23T19:59:08.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4087 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei S12700 switches with software before V200R008C00SPC500 and S5700 switches with software before V200R005SPH010, when the debug switch is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei S12700 switches with software before V200R008C00SPC500 and S5700 switches with software before V200R005SPH010, when the debug switch is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted DNS packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	S12700 Firmware	v200r005c00spc300
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r001c00
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r002c00spc100
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r003c00spc300
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r005c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160427-01-dns-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160427-01-dns-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4087?

How severe is CVE-2016-4087?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4087?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST