CVE-2016-8797

Name: CVE-2016-8797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-02T20:59:01.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8797 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei AR3200 with software V200R007C00, V200R005C32, V200R005C20; S12700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S5300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S5700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S6300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S6700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S7700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S9300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; and S9700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00 allow remote attackers to send abnormal Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) packets to cause memory exhaustion.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei AR3200 with software V200R007C00, V200R005C32, V200R005C20; S12700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S5300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S5700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S6300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S6700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00; S7700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; S9300 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00; and S9700 with software V200R008C00, V200R007C00, V200R006C00 allow remote attackers to send abnormal Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) packets to cause memory exhaustion.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Ar3200 Firmware	v200r005c20
Huawei	Ar3200 Firmware	v200r005c32
Huawei	Ar3200 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S12700 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S12700 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S5300 Firmware	v200r006c00
Huawei	S5300 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S5300 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r006c00
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S5700 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S6300 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S6300 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S6700 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S6700 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S7700 Firmware	v200r006c00
Huawei	S7700 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S7700 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S9300 Firmware	v200r006c00
Huawei	S9300 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S9300 Firmware	v200r008c00
Huawei	S9700 Firmware	v200r006c00
Huawei	S9700 Firmware	v200r007c00
Huawei	S9700 Firmware	v200r008c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160608-01-mpls-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160608-01-mpls-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8797?

How severe is CVE-2016-8797?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8797 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8797?

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