CVE-2016-4577 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted packets exploiting a buffer overflow in Huawei firewalls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4577?
CVE-2016-4577 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Huawei Ngfw Module Firmware, published on 23 May 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Smart DNS functionality in the Huawei NGFW Module and Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, and USG9500 firewalls 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-2016-4577?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Huawei Ngfw Module Firmware, Huawei Secospace Usg6300 Firmware, Huawei Secospace Usg6500 Firmware, Huawei Secospace Usg6600 Firmware, Huawei Usg9500 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4577 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-2016-4577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Ngfw Module Firmware
- CVE-2020-9213 Denial of service in NGFW Module;NIP6300;NIP6600;NIP6800;Secospace USG6300;Secospace USG6500;Secospace USG6600;USG9500
- CVE-2020-1856 Information disclosure in NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, Secospace USG6500, Secospace USG6600, USG9500
- CVE-2021-22411 Memory corruption in NGFW Module;Secospace USG6300;Secospace USG6500;Secospace USG6600;USG9500
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v5q4-qq7p-9vw8.