Is CVE-2016-2231 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-2231 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-2231 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-2231 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2231?

CVE-2016-2231 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-2231

CWE-19Published: February 15, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2231 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.