Learn about CVE-2020-1832 affecting Huawei E6878-370 products with versions 10.0.3.1(H557SP27C233) and 10.0.3.1(H563SP1C00), allowing for stack buffer overflow attacks leading to code execution.
E6878-370 products with versions of 10.0.3.1(H557SP27C233) and 10.0.3.1(H563SP1C00) have a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that could result in malicious code execution.
Understanding CVE-2020-1832
E6878-370 products by Huawei are affected by a stack buffer overflow vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.
What is CVE-2020-1832?
The vulnerability in E6878-370 products occurs due to the program copying an input buffer to an output buffer without proper verification, leaving them exposed to crafted network messages.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1832
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a stack buffer overflow, enabling attackers in the adjacent network to execute malicious code on the affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1832
E6878-370 products with the following versions are impacted:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability results from a stack buffer overflow in the affected products, allowing for potential code execution by attackers.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers in the adjacent network can exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted messages, triggering a stack buffer overflow and potentially executing malicious code on the impacted devices.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-1832:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches provided by Huawei to mitigate the CVE-2020-1832 vulnerability.