CVE-2016-6901

Name: CVE-2016-6901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T16:59:08.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Huawei AR100, AR120, AR150, AR200, AR500, AR550, AR1200, AR2200, AR2500, AR3200, and AR3600 routers with software before V200R007C00SPC900 and NetEngine 16EX routers with software before V200R007C00SPC900 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in vectors involving partial commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Huawei AR100, AR120, AR150, AR200, AR500, AR550, AR1200, AR2200, AR2500, AR3200, and AR3600 routers with software before V200R007C00SPC900 and NetEngine 16EX routers with software before V200R007C00SPC900 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in vectors involving partial commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Ar Firmware	v200r005
Huawei	Ar Firmware	v200r006
Huawei	Ar Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	Netengine 16ex Firmware	v200r005
Huawei	Netengine 16ex Firmware	v200r006
Huawei	Netengine 16ex Firmware	v200r007c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160824-01-vrp-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92618Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160824-01-vrp-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92618Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6901?

How severe is CVE-2016-6901?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6901?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6901?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST