CVE-2017-2690 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-2690 relates to a vulnerability found in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.'s SoftCo and eSpace U series products.

Understanding CVE-2017-2690

What is CVE-2017-2690?

The vulnerability in SoftCo and eSpace U series products allows an attacker with specific permissions to upload a file containing malicious data, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) situation.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2690

The exploitation of this vulnerability can overwhelm the device's memory, causing a DoS condition and disrupting normal operations.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2690

Vulnerability Description

Devices affected: SoftCo, eSpace U1910, eSpace U1911, eSpace U1930, eSpace U1960, eSpace U1980, eSpace U1981
Vulnerable software versions: V200R003C20 and V200R003C30
Attack vector: Uploading a file with harmful data
Consequence: Denial of Service (DoS) situation

Affected Systems and Versions

The following products and versions are affected:

SoftCo V200R003C20
eSpace U1910 V200R003C00, V200R003C20, V200R003C30
eSpace U1911 V200R003C20, V200R003C30
eSpace U1930 V200R003C20, V200R003C30
eSpace U1960 V200R003C20, V200R003C30
eSpace U1980 V200R003C20, V200R003C30
eSpace U1981 V200R003C20, V200R003C30

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs specific permissions to craft a file with harmful data and upload it to the device, overwhelming the memory and causing a DoS condition.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation
Restrict access to vulnerable devices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and firmware
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Huawei has released security advisories and patches for the affected products to address this vulnerability.