CVE-2020-9248 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-9248 affecting Huawei FusionCompute 8.0.0. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Huawei FusionCompute 8.0.0 has an improper authorization vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation attacks.
Understanding CVE-2020-9248
What is CVE-2020-9248?
The vulnerability in Huawei FusionCompute 8.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting improper authorization.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9248
This vulnerability can compromise normal services by enabling unauthorized access to files.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9248
Vulnerability Description
- Improper authorization vulnerability in Huawei FusionCompute 8.0.0
- Lack of correct input verification leads to unauthorized file access
- Potential for privilege escalation attacks
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FusionCompute
- Version: 8.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers exploit the lack of input verification to gain unauthorized access
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Huawei
- Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
- Implement least privilege access controls to limit unauthorized actions
Patching and Updates
- Huawei has released patches to address the improper authorization vulnerability