#VU34097 Protection Mechanism Failure in FusionSphere OpenStack - CVE-2020-9079

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34097

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9079

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FusionSphere OpenStack
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and conduct directed attacks against the affected product.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FusionSphere OpenStack: 8.0.0

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External links
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200805-01-failure-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.