How severe is CVE-2016-4576?

CVE-2016-4576 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-2016-4576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4576?

CVE-2016-4576 primarily affects Huawei Nip6300 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4576?

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-2016-4576 published?

CVE-2016-4576 was published on 2016-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4576

CVE-2016-4576 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Nip6300 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Huawei Nip6300 Firmware
Published: 2016-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the Application Specific Packet Filtering (ASPF) functionality in the Huawei IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, USG9500, and AntiDDoS8000 devices with software before V500R001C20SPC100 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "illegitimate parameters."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4576?: Buffer overflow in the Application Specific Packet Filtering (ASPF) functionality in the Huawei IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, Secospace USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, USG9500, and AntiDDoS8000 devices with software before V500R001C20SPC100 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to "illegitimate parameters."
How severe is CVE-2016-4576?: CVE-2016-4576 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-2016-4576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4576?: CVE-2016-4576 primarily affects Huawei Nip6300 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4576?: 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-2016-4576 published?: CVE-2016-4576 was published on 2016-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6300_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6500_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_antiddos8000_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:usg9500_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6300_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ngfw_module_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:secospace_usg6600_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nip6600_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ips_module_firmware:v500r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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