CVE-2016-6178

Name: CVE-2016-6178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-02T16:59:04.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei NE40E and CX600 devices with software before V800R007SPH017; PTN 6900-2-M8 devices with software before V800R007SPH019; NE5000E devices with software before V800R006SPH018; and CloudEngine devices 12800 with software before V100R003SPH010 and V100R005 before V100R005SPH006 allow remote attackers with control plane access to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei NE40E and CX600 devices with software before V800R007SPH017; PTN 6900-2-M8 devices with software before V800R007SPH019; NE5000E devices with software before V800R006SPH018; and CloudEngine devices 12800 with software before V100R003SPH010 and V100R005 before V100R005SPH006 allow remote attackers with control plane access to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.99%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Ne5000e Firmware	v800r006c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r003c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r003c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r005c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r005c10
Huawei	Ptn 6900-2-M8 Firmware	v800r007c00
Huawei	Cx600 Firmware	v600r008c20
Huawei	Cx600 Firmware	v800r006c00
Huawei	Cx600 Firmware	v800r006c20
Huawei	Cx600 Firmware	v800r007c00
Huawei	Ne40e Firmware	v600r008c20
Huawei	Ne40e Firmware	v800r006c00
Huawei	Ne40e Firmware	v800r006c20
Huawei	Ne40e Firmware	v800r006c30
Huawei	Ne40e Firmware	v800r007c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160713-01-multicast-ldp-fec-stack-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160713-01-multicast-ldp-fec-stack-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91772Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6178?

How severe is CVE-2016-6178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6178?

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