CVE-2017-17283 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in various versions of Huawei products allows remote attackers to exploit an out-of-bound read issue by sending specially crafted SIP messages, potentially causing service disruptions.

Understanding CVE-2017-17283

This CVE involves an out-of-bound read vulnerability in Huawei DP300, RP200, TE30, TE40, TE50, and TE60 products.

What is CVE-2017-17283?

The vulnerability in multiple Huawei product versions enables remote attackers to disrupt services through crafted SIP messages.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17283

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to abnormal services due to insufficient input validation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17283

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bound read by sending malicious SIP messages.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: DP300, RP200, TE30, TE40, TE50, TE60
Versions: DP300 V500R002C00, RP200 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE30 V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE40 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE50 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE60 V100R001C01, V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted SIP messages to the affected products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2017-17283 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Implement strong firewall rules to filter SIP traffic.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and firmware.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on identifying and reporting suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Huawei.