CVE-2017-8200 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-8200 affecting Huawei's MAX PRESENCE, TP3106, TP3206 products. Discover the impact, exploitation method, and mitigation steps for this out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
MAX PRESENCE V100R001C00, TP3106 V100R002C00, TP3206 V100R002C00 by Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read issue in the H323 protocol, allowing unauthorized users to trigger a process reboot.
Understanding CVE-2017-8200
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in Huawei products that can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets to the affected systems.
What is CVE-2017-8200?
The H323 protocol in MAX PRESENCE V100R001C00, TP3106 V100R002C00, TP3206 V100R002C00 is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this by sending crafted packets, leading to a process reboot.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8200
The lack of proper packet verification in the affected products allows unauthorized users to exploit the vulnerability, potentially causing a process reboot.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8200
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in MAX PRESENCE, TP3106, and TP3206 products allows an out-of-bounds read in the H323 protocol, enabling attackers to trigger a process reboot.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: MAX PRESENCE, TP3106, TP3206
- Vulnerable Versions: V100R001C00, V100R002C00
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers log into the system as users and send specially crafted packets to exploit the lack of proper verification, resulting in a successful exploit and process reboot.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-8200 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor network traffic for any signs of exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and firmware to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Check for security advisories from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and apply patches as soon as they are available.