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CVE-2018-7950: Code Injection

First published: Fri Jun 01 2018(Updated: )

The iBMC (Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller) of some Huawei servers have a JSON injection vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. An authenticated, remote attacker can launch a JSON injection to modify the password of administrator. Successful exploit may allow attackers to obtain the management privilege of the system.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei 1288h V5 Firmware=100r005c00
Huawei 1288h V5 Firmware
Huawei 2288H V5=100r005c00
Huawei 2288h V5 Firmware
Huawei 2488 V5 Firmware=100r005c00
Huawei 2488 V5 Firmware
Huawei Ch121 V3 Server Firmware=100r001c00
Huawei Fusionserver Ch121 V3
Huawei Ch121l V3 Firmware=100r001c00
Huawei CH121L V3
Huawei CH121L V5 Firmware=100r001c00
Huawei CH121L V5 Firmware
Huawei CH121L V5=100r001c00
Huawei Ch121 V5 Firmware
Huawei Ch140 V3 Server Firmware=100r001c00
Huawei Ch140 V3 Server Firmware
Huawei CH140L V3=100r001c00
Huawei CH140L V3
Huawei Ch220 V3 Server=100r001c00
Huawei Ch220 V3 Server
Huawei Ch222 V3=100r001c00
Huawei Fusionserver Ch222 V3
huawei ch242 v3 firmware=100r001c00
huawei ch242 v3
Huawei Ch242 V5=100r001c00
Huawei Ch242 V5 Firmware
Huawei Rh1288 V3 Server Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei RH1288 V3 server
Huawei Rh2288 V3 Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei Fusionserver Rh2288 V3
Huawei Xh310 V3 Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei Xh310 V3
Huawei Xh321 V3 Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei Xh321 V3
Huawei Xh321 V5 Firmware=100r005c00
Huawei Xh321 V5
Huawei Rh2288h V3 Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei Fusionserver RH2288H V3
Huawei Xh620 V3 Firmware=100r003c00
Huawei Xh620 V3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-7950?

    CVE-2018-7950 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized password modifications.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-7950?

    CVE-2018-7950 affects specific firmware versions of Huawei servers, including the 1288h V5, 2288h V5, 2488 V5, and multiple others listed in the vulnerability details.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-7950?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-7950, update the firmware of the affected Huawei devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-7950 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-7950 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker through JSON injection techniques.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-7950 have on device security?

    CVE-2018-7950 can lead to unauthorized access and control over administrative accounts on affected Huawei devices, posing a significant security risk.

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