CVE-2016-8276 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PPPoE packets when CHAP authentication is enabled on Huawei USG gateways.
- 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-2016-8276?
CVE-2016-8276 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) module in Huawei USG2100, USG2200, USG5100, and USG5500 unified security gateways with software before V300R001C10SPC600, when CHAP authentication is configured on the server, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server restart) or execute arbitrary code via crafted packets sent during authentication.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8276?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Huawei Usg2100, Huawei Usg2200, Huawei Usg5100, Huawei Usg5500.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8276?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8276 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-2016-8276 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8276 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc5q-fcgw-r7h9.