CVE-2017-17168 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-17168, a vulnerability in the CIDAM Protocol on Huawei Products, allowing attackers to tamper with business operations. Find affected systems and versions, exploitation details, and mitigation steps.
The CIDAM Protocol on certain Huawei Products has multiple input validation vulnerabilities due to insufficient validation of specific messages, potentially enabling an attacker to tamper with business operations.
Understanding CVE-2017-17168
What is CVE-2017-17168?
The vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of messages in the CIDAM Protocol on specific Huawei Products, allowing authenticated remote attackers to exploit the system by sending malicious messages.
The Impact of CVE-2017-17168
The successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to tampering with business operations and causing abnormal behavior within the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-17168
Vulnerability Description
- Insufficient validation of specific messages in the CIDAM Protocol on certain Huawei Products
- Multiple input validation vulnerabilities
Affected Systems and Versions
- DP300 versions V500R002C00, V500R002C00B010, V500R002C00B011, and more
- RP200 versions V500R002C00SPC200, V600R006C00, and more
- TE30, TE40, TE50, TE60, eSpace U1981 versions
Exploitation Mechanism
- Authenticated remote attackers can exploit the system by sending a malicious message
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Huawei
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and firmware
- Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential security threats
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Refer to Huawei's security advisory for specific patch details