CVE-2016-8796

Name: CVE-2016-8796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-02T20:59:01.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei USG9520 V300R001C01, USG9560 V300R001C01, and USG9580 V300R001C01 allow unauthenticated attackers to send abnormal DHCP request packets to the affected products to trigger a DoS condition.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei USG9520 V300R001C01, USG9560 V300R001C01, and USG9580 V300R001C01 allow unauthenticated attackers to send abnormal DHCP request packets to the affected products to trigger a DoS condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Usg9520 Firmware	v300r001c01
Huawei	Usg9580 Firmware	v300r001c01
Huawei	Usg9560 Firmware	v300r001c01

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161116-01-firewall-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20161116-01-firewall-enVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94405Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8796?

Huawei USG9520 V300R001C01, USG9560 V300R001C01, and USG9580 V300R001C01 allow unauthenticated attackers to send abnormal DHCP request packets to the affected products to trigger a DoS condition.

How severe is CVE-2016-8796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8796?

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-2016-8796?

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Source: NVD / NIST