CVE-2017-17148 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-17148, a DoS vulnerability in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00. Find out how an attacker can exploit inadequate validation to launch Denial of Service attacks.
A vulnerability has been identified in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00 that allows an authenticated local attacker to execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by exploiting inadequate validation during the malloc function execution.
Understanding CVE-2017-17148
This CVE involves a DoS vulnerability in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00 due to insufficient validation during the malloc function execution.
What is CVE-2017-17148?
The vulnerability in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00 can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to launch DoS attacks by creating customized XML files.
The Impact of CVE-2017-17148
- An authenticated local attacker can exploit the vulnerability to execute DoS attacks by crafting specific XML files.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-17148
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00 is caused by inadequate validation during the execution of the malloc function.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: DP300
- Vendor: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Version: V500R002C00
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker crafts customized XML files
- Parses the files using affected products
- Leads to Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2017-17148 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches
- Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
- Restrict access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security training for employees
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
- Use intrusion detection and prevention systems
Patching and Updates
- Check for security advisories from Huawei
- Apply patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability