Vulnerability identifier: #VU48390

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9127

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei NIP6300
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Huawei NIP6600
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Huawei Secospace USG6300
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection
Huawei Secospace USG6500
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection
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 execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local administrator attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and 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 NIP6300: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

Huawei NIP6600: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

Huawei Secospace USG6300: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

Huawei Secospace USG6500: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

Huawei Secospace USG6600: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

USG9500: V500R001C30 - V500R001C60

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201111-02-injection-en

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Q & A

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.