CVE-2017-17138: Input Validation
PEM module of DP300 V500R002C00; IPS Module V500R001C00; V500R001C30; NGFW Module V500R001C00; V500R002C00; NIP6300 V500R001C00; V500R001C30; NIP6600 V500R001C00; V500R001C30; RP200 V500R002C00; V600R006C00; S12700 V200R007C00; V200R007C01; V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S1700 V200R006C10; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S2700 V200R006C10; V200R007C00; V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S5700 V200R006C00; V200R007C00; V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S6700 V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S7700 V200R007C00; V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; S9700 V200R007C00; V200R007C01; V200R008C00; V200R009C00; V200R010C00; Secospace USG6300 V500R001C00; V500R001C30; Secospace USG6500 V500R001C00; V500R001C30; Secospace USG6600 V500R001C00; V500R001C30S; TE30 V100R001C02; V100R001C10; V500R002C00; V600R006C00; TE40 V500R002C00; V600R006C00; TE50 V500R002C00; V600R006C00; TE60 V100R001C01; V100R001C10; V500R002C00; V600R006C00; TP3106 V100R002C00; TP3206 V100R002C00; V100R002C10; USG9500 V500R001C00; V500R001C30; ViewPoint 9030 V100R011C02; V100R011C03 has a DoS vulnerability in PEM module of Huawei products due to insufficient verification. An authenticated local attacker can make processing into deadloop by a malicious certificate. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17138?
The severity of CVE-2017-17138 is high due to the potential impact on system availability and data confidentiality.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17138?
To fix CVE-2017-17138, update the affected Huawei firmware to the latest version specified by Huawei's security advisory.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-17138?
CVE-2017-17138 affects various Huawei systems including the DP300, IPS Module, NGFW Module, NIP6300, NIP6600, RP200, S12700, S1700, and more.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-17138?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2017-17138 is to temporarily disable any unnecessary services until the firmware can be updated.
What could happen if CVE-2017-17138 is exploited?
If CVE-2017-17138 is exploited, an attacker may gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or disrupt the normal operation of the affected systems.