Huawei IPS Module/NGFW Module Application Specific Packet Filtering memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Huawei IPS Module and NGFW Module. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Application Specific Packet Filtering. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-4576. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Huawei IPS Module and NGFW Module (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component Application Specific Packet Filtering. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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."

The weakness was shared 05/23/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at huawei.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-4576 since 05/11/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 90530†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/11/2016 🔍
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05/23/2016 +12 days 🔍
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05/24/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: huawei.com

Advisory: sa-20160511-01
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4576 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4576
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87609
SecurityFocus: 90530 - Multiple Huawei Products Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2016 11:56
Updated: 08/22/2022 09:06
Changes: 05/24/2016 11:56 (55), 12/12/2018 10:12 (5), 08/22/2022 09:06 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:7AB:103

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