#VU48913 Out-of-bounds read


Published: 2020-12-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48913

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9201

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local network

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 remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when parsing DHCP messages including crafted parameter. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger out-of-bounds read error and cause certain service abnormal.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei NIP6800: V500R001C30 - V500R005C00

Huawei Secospace USG6600: V500R001C30SPC200 - V500R005C00

USG9500: V500R001C30SPC200 - V500R005C00


External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200122-04-eudemon-en


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.


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