CVE-2016-6206

Huawei AR3200 routers with software before V200R007C00SPC600 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet

published March 24, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted packet is the key to chaos! Some Huawei AR3200 routers are vulnerable to remote attackers who can crash the system or even run arbitrary code. 🤯 Think of it like a delivery person who can throw a fragile package that causes a domino effect, knocking over everything in a warehouse. If the router accepts this package without checking, it opens the door to disaster! An attacker could send a specially crafted packet, leading to a denial of service or executing untamed commands on the router. This could disrupt network services, leaving users cut off from critical resources or even allowing malicious actions to occur unnoticed.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who can throw a fragile package that causes a domino effect, knocking over everything in a warehouse. If the router accepts this package without checking, it opens the door to disaster! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit Huawei AR3200 routers running software versions prior to V200R007C00SPC600 by sending crafted packets that can execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service.

What to do

An attacker could send a specially crafted packet, leading to a denial of service or executing untamed commands on the router. This could disrupt network services, leaving users cut off from critical resources or even allowing malicious actions to occur unnoticed. To protect against this vulnerability, upgrade your Huawei AR3200 router to version V200R007C00SPC600 or later immediately. Regularly apply security patches and review your network settings to safeguard against malicious traffic. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03844 · 90.0th percentile
Published
2017-03-24T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAR 15:00Z
    Huawei AR3200 routers with software before V200R007C00SPC600 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet
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