How severe is CVE-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5234?

CVE-2016-5234 primarily affects Huawei Rse6500 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5234?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5234 published?

CVE-2016-5234 was published on 2016-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5234

CVE-2016-5234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Rse6500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Huawei Rse6500 Firmware
Published: 2016-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 multipoint control unit devices with software before V500R002C00SPC200 and RSE6500 videoconference devices with software before V500R002C00SPC100, when an unspecified service is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, aka HWPSIRT-2016-05054.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5234?: Buffer overflow in Huawei VP9660, VP9650, and VP9630 multipoint control unit devices with software before V500R002C00SPC200 and RSE6500 videoconference devices with software before V500R002C00SPC100, when an unspecified service is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, aka HWPSIRT-2016-05054.
How severe is CVE-2016-5234?: CVE-2016-5234 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5234?: CVE-2016-5234 primarily affects Huawei Rse6500 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5234?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5234 published?: CVE-2016-5234 was published on 2016-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rse6500_firmware:v100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:vp9600_series_firmware:v200r001c01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:vp9600_series_firmware:v200r001c02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:vp9600_series_firmware:v200r001c30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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