What is the severity of CVE-2020-9238?

CVE-2020-9238 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability which can significantly impact device security.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9238?

To mitigate CVE-2020-9238, upgrade the Taurus-AN00B firmware to version 10.1.0.156 or later.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-9238?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9238 by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, potentially compromising its normal function.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9238?

CVE-2020-9238 affects Huawei Taurus-AN00B devices running firmware versions earlier than 10.1.0.156.

Is CVE-2020-9238 a widespread vulnerability?

The impact and exploitability of CVE-2020-9238 depend on the deployment of affected Huawei devices in various environments.

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CVE-2020-9238

medium

6.5

CWE

120 119

12/10/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-9238: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 12 2020(Updated: )

Taurus-AN00B versions earlier than 10.1.0.156(C00E155R7P2) have a buffer overflow vulnerability. A function in a module does not verify inputs sufficiently. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specific request. This could compromise normal service of the affected device.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Huawei Taurus ncmdump	<10.1.0.156
Huawei Taurus ncmdump

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https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200930-01-bufferoverflow-en

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9238?
CVE-2020-9238 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability which can significantly impact device security.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9238?
To mitigate CVE-2020-9238, upgrade the Taurus-AN00B firmware to version 10.1.0.156 or later.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-9238?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9238 by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, potentially compromising its normal function.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9238?
CVE-2020-9238 affects Huawei Taurus-AN00B devices running firmware versions earlier than 10.1.0.156.
Is CVE-2020-9238 a widespread vulnerability?
The impact and exploitability of CVE-2020-9238 depend on the deployment of affected Huawei devices in various environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9238?
CVE-2020-9238 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability which can significantly impact device security.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9238?
To mitigate CVE-2020-9238, upgrade the Taurus-AN00B firmware to version 10.1.0.156 or later.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-9238?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-9238 by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, potentially compromising its normal function.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9238?
CVE-2020-9238 affects Huawei Taurus-AN00B devices running firmware versions earlier than 10.1.0.156.
Is CVE-2020-9238 a widespread vulnerability?
The impact and exploitability of CVE-2020-9238 depend on the deployment of affected Huawei devices in various environments.