Vulnerability identifier: #VU56822

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37104

CWE-ID: CWE-918

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Huawei P40
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Huawei P40: 10.1.0.118(C00E116R3P3)

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External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210922-01-ssrf-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.