#VU88740 Buffer overflow in CurieM-WFG9B


Published: 2024-04-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88740

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52548

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CurieM-WFG9B
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Huawei

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the SMM. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code 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

CurieM-WFG9B: 2.28


External links
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2024/huawei-sa-hppvtiroowtboamb-bb3261bd-en


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.


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