Remote code execution in Huawei SmartAX
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-9067 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SmartAX MA5600T Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc SmartAX MA5800 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc SmartAX EA5800 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | Huawei |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU26576
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9067
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system as an optical line terminal (OLT).
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSmartAX MA5600T: V800R013C10 - V800R018C10
SmartAX MA5800: V100R017C00 - V100R019C10
SmartAX EA5800: V100R018C00 - V100R019C10
External linkshttp://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200401-01-overflow-en
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
