CVE-2016-5435

Name: CVE-2016-5435
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-24T17:59:02.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5435 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in Huawei IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, and Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, USG9500, and AntiDDoS8000 V500R001C00 before V500R001C20SPC100, when in hot standby networking where two devices are not directly connected, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and reboot) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in Huawei IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, and Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, USG9500, and AntiDDoS8000 V500R001C00 before V500R001C20SPC100, when in hot standby networking where two devices are not directly connected, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and reboot) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Huawei Firmware	v5500r001c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160615-01-standby-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160615-01-standby-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5435?

How severe is CVE-2016-5435?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5435 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5435?

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