CVE-2016-4576 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 May 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted packets in Huawei firewall modules.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-4576?

CVE-2016-4576 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Ips Module Firmware, published on 23 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4576?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Huawei Ips Module Firmware, Huawei Ngfw Module Firmware, Huawei Nip6300 Firmware, Huawei Nip6600 Firmware, Huawei Secospace Antiddos8000 Firmware, Huawei Secospace Usg6300 Firmware and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4576?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-4576 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4576 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Ips Module Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjg3-w56q-6wxp.