Improper Authentication in Huawei OxfordS-AN00A

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU26034

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1878

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an improper authentication to target component when device performs an operation. A local attacker can load a malicious application, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OxfordS-AN00A: before 10.0.1.160(C00E160R4P1)

External links

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200311-01-informationleak-en

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.