Vulnerability identifier: #VU25438
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-824
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Huawei NIP6800
Server applications /
IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Huawei Secospace USG6600
Server applications /
Server solutions for antivurus protection
USG9500
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Huawei
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software system access an invalid pointer when operator logs in to the device and performs some operations. A local user can cause certain process reboot.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Huawei NIP6800: V500R001C30 - V500R005C00SPC100
Huawei Secospace USG6600: V500R001C30SPC200 - V500R001C60SPC500
USG9500: V500R001C30SPC200 - V500R005C00SPC100
External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200219-02-invalidpointer-en
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.