CVE-2016-6518
UnknownEPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in Huawei S9300, S5300, S5700, S6700, S7700, S9700, and S12700 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and restart) via a large number of malformed packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in Huawei S9300, S5300, S5700, S6700, S7700, S9700, and S12700 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and restart) via a large number of malformed packets.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r005c01 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r005c02 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r007c00 |
| Huawei | S5300 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S12700 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S12700 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S12700 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r005c01 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r005c02 |
| Huawei | S6300 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S7700 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r001c01 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r003c02 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S5700 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S6700 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S6700 Firmware | v200r001c01 |
| Huawei | S6700 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S6700 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S6700 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r001c01 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r002c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S9700 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
| Huawei | S9300 Firmware | v200r001c00 |
| Huawei | S9300 Firmware | v200r003c00 |
| Huawei | S9300 Firmware | v200r005c00 |
| Huawei | S9300 Firmware | v200r006c00 |
| Huawei | S9300 Firmware | v200r008c00 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6518?
Memory leak in Huawei S9300, S5300, S5700, S6700, S7700, S9700, and S12700 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and restart) via a large number of malformed packets.
How severe is CVE-2016-6518?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6518?
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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