CVE-2017-15353 in DP300
Summary
by MITRE
Huawei DP300, V500R002C00, RP200, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, RSE6500, V500R002C00, TE30, V100R001C02, V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE40, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE50, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE60, V100R001C01, V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TX50, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, VP9660, V500R002C00, V500R002C10, ViewPoint 8660, V100R008C03, ViewPoint 9030, V100R011C02, V100R011C03, Viewpoint 8660, V100R008C03 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. An attacker has to control the peer device and send specially crafted messages to the affected products. Due to insufficient input validation, successful exploit may cause some service abnormal.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2023
This vulnerability represents a critical out-of-bounds read flaw affecting multiple Huawei video conferencing and communication devices including DP300, RP200, RSE6500, TE30, TE40, TE50, TE60, TX50, VP9660, and various ViewPoint series units. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the device firmware, specifically in how these products process incoming network messages from peer devices. According to CWE-129, this falls under the category of "Improper Validation of Array Index" where the system fails to properly validate input data before using it as an array index or buffer offset, creating a potential for unauthorized memory access patterns.
The attack scenario requires an adversary to establish control over a peer device within the network infrastructure and then send maliciously crafted network packets to the vulnerable Huawei equipment. This type of attack aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and control communications, where adversaries manipulate network protocols to execute malicious code or cause system instability. The exploitation process involves sending specially crafted messages that trigger the out-of-bounds memory read condition, potentially allowing attackers to access memory locations outside of intended buffer boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption, as it could potentially enable more sophisticated attacks including information disclosure, system compromise, or denial of service conditions that affect video conferencing capabilities. The affected devices operate in enterprise and business environments where reliable communication systems are critical, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on Huawei's collaboration platforms. The vulnerability affects multiple firmware versions across different product lines, indicating a systemic issue within the software architecture rather than isolated component failures.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing network segmentation to isolate critical communication devices, applying firmware updates from Huawei as soon as available, and monitoring network traffic for unusual patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify malformed packets targeting known vulnerability signatures, while maintaining strict access controls over peer device configurations to prevent unauthorized device control. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of robust input validation in network protocol implementations and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing across all network-facing components of enterprise communication systems.