Vulnerability identifier: #VU23417

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5253

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei E5572-855
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected device does not perform a sufficient authentication when doing certain operation. A remote attacker on the local network can perform a man-in-the-middle attack and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei E5572-855: All versions

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191204-04-dos-en

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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