CVE-2016-8276

Name: CVE-2016-8276
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-03T21:59:09.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8276 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) module in Huawei USG2100, USG2200, USG5100, and USG5500 unified security gateways with software before V300R001C10SPC600, when CHAP authentication is configured on the server, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server restart) or execute arbitrary code via crafted packets sent during authentication.. EPSS estimates a 5.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) module in Huawei USG2100, USG2200, USG5100, and USG5500 unified security gateways with software before V300R001C10SPC600, when CHAP authentication is configured on the server, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server restart) or execute arbitrary code via crafted packets sent during authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.61%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Usg2100	v300r001c00
Huawei	Usg2100	v300r001c10
Huawei	Usg2200	v300r001c00
Huawei	Usg2200	v300r001c10
Huawei	Usg5100	v300r001c00
Huawei	Usg5100	v300r001c10
Huawei	Usg5500	v300r001c00
Huawei	Usg5500	v300r001c10

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160914-01-usg-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92962Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160914-01-usg-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92962Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8276?

How severe is CVE-2016-8276?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8276 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8276?

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Source: NVD / NIST