CVE-2016-5365 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on Huawei Honor WS851 routers via a stack-based buffer overflow.

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-2016-5365?

CVE-2016-5365 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Huawei Honor WS851 routers with software 1.1.21.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via unspecified vectors, aka HWPSIRT-2016-05051.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Honor Ws851 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5365 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-2016-5365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3443-45g3-c642.