Vulnerability identifier: #VU24459

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1789

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OSCA-550
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
OSCA-550A
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
OSCA-550AX
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
OSCA-550X
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not require a strong credential when the user trying to do certain operations. An attacker with physical access can bypass authentication process and do certain operations by a weak credential.

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Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OSCA-550: 1.0.1.21(SP3)

OSCA-550A: 1.0.1.21(SP3)

OSCA-550AX: 1.0.1.21(SP3)

OSCA-550X: 1.0.1.21(SP3)

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200121-01-osca-en

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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