CVE-2016-8273 describes a critical vulnerability in Huawei PC client software HiSuite version 4.0.5.300_OVE. The software insecurely downloads upgrade packages via HTTP and lacks integrity checks, allowing a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacker to intercept or replace the software package, potentially leading to full system compromise. With a CVSS v3 score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable with low attack complexity and local privileges, posing a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat landscape despite its high severity.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0.5.300_oveCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:huawei:hisuite:4.0.5.300_ove:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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