CVE-2016-6838

Name: CVE-2016-6838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-07T19:28:15.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei X6800 and XH620 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC606, RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613, RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617, CH140 V3 and CH226 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC122, CH220 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC201, and CH121 V3 and CH222 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC202 might allow remote attackers to decrypt encrypted data and consequently obtain sensitive information by leveraging selection of an insecure SSH encryption algorithm.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei X6800 and XH620 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC606, RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613, RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617, CH140 V3 and CH226 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC122, CH220 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC201, and CH121 V3 and CH222 V3 servers with software before V100R001C00SPC202 might allow remote attackers to decrypt encrypted data and consequently obtain sensitive information by leveraging selection of an insecure SSH encryption algorithm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware	v100r003c00
Huawei	Rh2288 V3 Server Firmware	v100r003c00
Huawei	X6800 V3 Server Firmware	v100r003c00
Huawei	Xh620 V3 Server Firmware	v100r003c00
Huawei	Ch121 V3 Server Firmware	v100r001c00
Huawei	Ch140 V3 Server Firmware	v100r001c00
Huawei	Ch220 V3 Server Firmware	v100r001c00
Huawei	Ch222 V3 Server Firmware	v100r001c00
Huawei	Ch226 V3 Server Firmware	v100r001c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160817-02-server-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160817-02-server-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92503Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6838?

How severe is CVE-2016-6838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6838?

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