CVE-2020-6865 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-6865 impacting ZTE SDN controller platform, allowing attackers to access internal error code locations and extract sensitive information. Find mitigation steps and patch details here.
ZTE SDN controller platform is impacted by an information leakage vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Understanding CVE-2020-6865
What is CVE-2020-6865?
ZTE SDN controller platform suffers from an information leakage vulnerability due to a failure in optimizing error responses, enabling attackers to access internal error code locations.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6865
This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to extract sensitive data from affected systems running OSCP versions V16.19.10 and V16.19.20.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6865
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in the ZTE SDN controller platform allows unauthorized access to internal error code locations, leading to information leakage.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: OSCP
- Versions: V16.19.10, V16.19.20
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating error responses to view sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by ZTE to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Implement access controls and encryption to protect sensitive data.
Patching and Updates
ZTE has released patches to fix the information leakage vulnerability in the affected OSCP versions.