How severe is CVE-2016-6900?

CVE-2016-6900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6900?

CVE-2016-6900 primarily affects Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6900?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6900 published?

CVE-2016-6900 was published on 2016-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6900

CVE-2016-6900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware
Published: 2016-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) in Huawei RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613; RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617; RH2288H V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC515; RH5885 V3 servers with software before V100R003C10SPC102; and XH620 V3, XH622 V3, and XH628 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC610 allows local users to cause a denial of service (iBMC resource consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6900?: The Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) in Huawei RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613; RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617; RH2288H V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC515; RH5885 V3 servers with software before V100R003C10SPC102; and XH620 V3, XH622 V3, and XH628 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC610 allows local users to cause a denial of service (iBMC resource consumption) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-6900?: CVE-2016-6900 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6900?: CVE-2016-6900 primarily affects Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6900 published?: CVE-2016-6900 was published on 2016-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160824-01-server-en

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh1288_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh2288_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh2288h_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh620_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh622_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh628_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh5885_v3_server_firmware:v100r003c01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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