CVE-2014-8359: High severity huawei mobile partner firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2014
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner for Windows 23.009.05.03.1014 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll in the Mobile Partner directory.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Huawei Mobile Partner Firmware=23.009.05.03.1014
Huawei EC156
Huawei EC176
Huawei EC177

Event History

Nov 13, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8359?

CVE-2014-8359 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-8359?

To fix CVE-2014-8359, update to the latest version of Huawei Mobile Partner or remove the vulnerable software.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2014-8359?

Exploiting CVE-2014-8359 can lead to unauthorized code execution and possible system compromise via DLL hijacking.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-8359?

Users of Huawei Mobile Partner version 23.009.05.03.1014 and certain Huawei device firmware are affected by CVE-2014-8359.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8359?

CVE-2014-8359 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows for DLL hijacking attacks.

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