CVE-2016-8276
CriticalSummary
Buffer overflow in the 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.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt server operations or gain control over it, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software to version V300R001C10SPC600 or later and to monitor network traffic for suspicious packets.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.