Vulnerability identifier: #VU26212

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1864

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei Secospace AntiDDoS8000
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authentication process. A remote attacker needs to obtain some information and forge the peer device to send specific packets to the affected device, then can connect to affected devices and execute a series of commands.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei Secospace AntiDDoS8000: V500R001C00 - V500R005C00

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200318-01-authentication-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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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