CVE-2016-6670

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: September 07, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Huawei S7700, S9300, S9700, and S12700 devices with software before V200R008C00SPC500 use random numbers with insufficient entropy to generate self-signed certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover private keys by leveraging knowledge of a certificate.

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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:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92438
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160810-01-certificate-en
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92438
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
16th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

huawei huawei_firmware