Vulnerability identifier: #VU24512

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1790

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei GaussDB 200
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei GaussDB 200: 6.5.1

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-01-gauss-en

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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