CVE-2016-8276 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160914-01-usg-en http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92962

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

9.8