CVE-2016-2231

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: February 15, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The Windows-based Host Interface Program (WHIP) service on Huawei SmartAX MT882 devices V200R002B022 Arg relies on the client to send a length field that is consistent with a buffer size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted traffic on TCP port 8701.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://debihiga.wordpress.com/sa-whip/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
https://debihiga.wordpress.com/sa-whip/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

huawei