CVE-2012-6569

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HTTP module in the (1) Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) and (2) web management components on Huawei AR routers and S2000, S3000, S3500, S3900, S5100, S5600, S7800, and S8500 switches allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.04% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-u_194370.htm vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6569?
CVE-2012-6569 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6569?
To fix CVE-2012-6569, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-6569 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-6569 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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