CVE-2016-2231
CVE-2016-2231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mt882 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-19
- Affected product: Huawei Mt882 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2231?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2231?
- CVE-2016-2231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-2231 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2231?
- CVE-2016-2231 affects Huawei Mt882 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2231?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-2231 published?
- CVE-2016-2231 was published on 2016-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mt882_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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