Huawei CloudEngine Switch Security Bypass (HWPSIRT-2013-1256)

high Nessus Plugin ID 77337

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is a Huawei switch running a firmware version that is affected by a security bypass vulnerability due to a failure of access control. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute commands with higher-level permissions.

Solution

Apply the relevant update referenced in the vendor advisory.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?898480dd

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 77337

File Name: huawei-SA-20131228-02.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Published: 8/22/2014

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:huawei:versatile_routing_platform

Required KB Items: Host/Huawei/VRP/Series, Host/Huawei/VRP/Version, Host/Huawei/VRP/Model

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/28/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/28/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2014-1688

BID: 64634