#VU50288 Information disclosure in USG9500 - CVE-2020-9212

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50288

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9212

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
USG9500
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the device incorrectly handles the information when a user logs in to device. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

USG9500: V500R005C00SPC100 - V500R005C20SPC600

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External links
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210203-01-informationleak-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.