CVE-2016-4576

Description

Buffer overflow in the Application Specific Packet Filtering (ASPF) functionality in the Huawei IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, USG9500, and AntiDDoS8000 devices with software before V500R001C20SPC100 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "illegitimate parameters."

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.35% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90530 vdb entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160511-01-aspf-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4576?
CVE-2016-4576 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4576?
To fix CVE-2016-4576, 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-2016-4576 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4576 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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