CVE-2016-8790

Name: CVE-2016-8790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-02T20:59:01.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8790 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei CloudEngine 5800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 6800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 7800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 8800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 12800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700 could allow the attacker to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability by sending crafted packets to the affected system to cause a main control board reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei CloudEngine 5800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 6800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 7800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 8800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700, CloudEngine 12800 with software before V200R001C00SPC700 could allow the attacker to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability by sending crafted packets to the affected system to cause a main control board reboot.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Cloudengine 5800 Firmware	v100r003c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 5800 Firmware	v100r005c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 5800 Firmware	v100r005c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 5800 Firmware	v100r006c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 6800 Firmware	v100r003c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 6800 Firmware	v100r005c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 6800 Firmware	v100r005c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 6800 Firmware	v100r006c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 7800 Firmware	v100r003c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 7800 Firmware	v100r005c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 7800 Firmware	v100r005c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 7800 Firmware	v100r006c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 8800 Firmware	v100r006c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r003c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r005c00
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r005c10
Huawei	Cloudengine 12800 Firmware	v100r006c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161116-01-cfm-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161116-01-cfm-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94402Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8790?

How severe is CVE-2016-8790?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8790 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8790?

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