CVE-2016-6825 in XH620 V3
Summary
by MITRE
Huawei XH620 V3, XH622 V3, and XH628 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC610, RH1288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC613, RH2288 V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC617, and RH2288H V3 servers with software before V100R003C00SPC515 allow remote attackers to obtain passwords via a brute-force attack, related to "lack of authentication protection mechanisms."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2022
This vulnerability affects multiple Huawei server models including XH620 V3, XH622 V3, XH628 V3, RH1288 V3, RH2288 V3, and RH2288H V3 systems running outdated firmware versions. The core issue stems from insufficient authentication protection mechanisms that fail to implement adequate rate limiting or account lockout procedures during password authentication attempts. This weakness creates a significant security gap that allows remote attackers to conduct systematic brute-force attacks against server authentication interfaces. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-307 which specifically addresses inadequate protection against repeated authentication attempts, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where server access credentials are critical for system integrity and data protection.
The technical flaw manifests through the absence of proper authentication throttling mechanisms that would normally detect and prevent repeated failed login attempts. Attackers can systematically test numerous password combinations without triggering protective measures that would typically lockout accounts or introduce delays between authentication attempts. This allows for automated brute-force attacks to proceed unchecked, potentially exhausting all possible password combinations within reasonable timeframes. The vulnerability impacts the fundamental security principle of authentication by failing to implement basic defensive measures that are standard practice in secure system design. The lack of such mechanisms creates an environment where credential guessing attacks become trivially effective, undermining the entire purpose of password-based authentication.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to organizations relying on these Huawei servers for critical infrastructure operations. Remote attackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to server management interfaces, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data breaches. The impact extends beyond simple credential theft as successful exploitation could enable attackers to modify server configurations, install malicious software, or establish persistent backdoors within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects multiple server generations and firmware versions, indicating a widespread issue that requires coordinated remediation efforts across affected deployments. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations and significant financial losses if exploited successfully, particularly in sectors requiring strict access controls and audit trails.
Organizations should immediately upgrade all affected Huawei servers to the patched firmware versions specified in the vendor advisories, with particular attention to the minimum required versions V100R003C00SPC610 for XH series and V100R003C00SPC613 for RH1288 V3, V100R003C00SPC617 for RH2288 V3, and V100R003C00SPC515 for RH2288H V3. Network segmentation should be implemented to limit access to server management interfaces, and strong authentication mechanisms including multi-factor authentication should be deployed where possible. Monitoring systems should be configured to detect unusual authentication patterns and alert administrators to potential brute-force attack attempts. The remediation process should include comprehensive vulnerability scanning to identify all affected systems within the network infrastructure, followed by systematic patch deployment and validation testing to ensure proper implementation of the authentication protection mechanisms. This vulnerability aligns with attack patterns documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under credential access techniques, specifically targeting authentication bypass and credential dumping methods that leverage weak authentication controls.