CVE-2021-22309: High severity huawei unified security gateway firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 22, 2021
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Updated

There is insecure algorithm vulnerability in Huawei products. A module uses less random input in a secure mechanism. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by brute forcing to obtain sensitive message. This can lead to information leak. Affected product versions include:USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C60SPC500,V500R005C00SPC200;USG9520 versions V500R005C00;USG9560 versions V500R005C00;USG9580 versions V500R005C00.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Huawei Usg9500 Firmware=v500r001c30spc200
Huawei Usg9500 Firmware=v500r001c60spc500
Huawei Usg9500 Firmware=v500r005c00spc200
Huawei USG9500
Huawei Usg9520 Firmware=v500r005c00
Huawei USG9520
Huawei Usg9560 Firmware=v500r005c00
Huawei USG9560
Huawei Usg9580 Firmware=v500r005c00
Huawei USG9580

Event History

Mar 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22309?

CVE-2021-22309 is an insecure algorithm vulnerability found in Huawei products.

2

How does the CVE-2021-22309 vulnerability work?

The CVE-2021-22309 vulnerability occurs when a module in Huawei products uses less random input in a secure mechanism, allowing attackers to exploit it through brute forcing to obtain sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22309?

The severity of CVE-2021-22309 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

4

Which Huawei products are affected by CVE-2021-22309?

The affected product versions include Huawei USG9500 firmware versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C60SPC500, and V500R005C00SPC200, as well as Huawei USG9520 firmware version V500R005C00 and Huawei USG9560 firmware version V500R005C00.

5

How can attackers exploit the CVE-2021-22309 vulnerability?

Attackers can exploit the CVE-2021-22309 vulnerability by brute forcing to obtain sensitive information, leading to potential information leaks.

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