CVE-2017-17144 in DP300
Summary
by MITRE
Backup feature of SIP module in Huawei DP300 V500R002C00; V500R002C00SPC100; V500R002C00SPC200; V500R002C00SPC300; V500R002C00SPC400; V500R002C00SPC500; V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC800; V500R002C00SPC900; V500R002C00SPCa00; RP200 V500R002C00SPC200; V600R006C00; V600R006C00SPC200; RSE6500 V500R002C00SPC100; V500R002C00SPC200; V500R002C00SPC300; V500R002C00SPC300T; V500R002C00SPC500; V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC700; V500R002C00T; TE30 V100R001C10; V100R001C10SPC100; V100R001C10SPC200B010; V100R001C10SPC300; V100R001C10SPC500; V100R001C10SPC600; V100R001C10SPC700B010; V100R001C10SPC800; V500R002C00SPC200; V500R002C00SPC500; V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC700; V500R002C00SPC900; V500R002C00SPCb00; V600R006C00; TE40 V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC700; V500R002C00SPC900; V500R002C00SPCb00; V600R006C00; V600R006C00SPC200; TE50 V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC700; V500R002C00SPCb00; V600R006C00; V600R006C00SPC200; TE60 V100R001C01SPC100; V100R001C01SPC107TB010; V100R001C10; V100R001C10SPC300; V100R001C10SPC400; V100R001C10SPC500; V100R001C10SPC600; V100R001C10SPC700; V100R001C10SPC800; V100R001C10SPC900; V500R002C00; V500R002C00SPC100; V500R002C00SPC200; V500R002C00SPC300; V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC700; V500R002C00SPC800; V500R002C00SPC900; V500R002C00SPCa00; V500R002C00SPCb00; V500R002C00SPCd00; V600R006C00; V600R006C00SPC100; V600R006C00SPC200; V600R006C00SPC300; TP3106 V100R002C00; V100R002C00SPC200; V100R002C00SPC400; V100R002C00SPC600; V100R002C00SPC700; V100R002C00SPC800; TP3206 V100R002C00; V100R002C00SPC200; V100R002C00SPC400; V100R002C00SPC600; V100R002C00SPC700; V100R002C10; ViewPoint 9030 V100R011C02SPC100; V100R011C03B012SP15; V100R011C03B012SP16; V100R011C03B015SP03; V100R011C03LGWL01SPC100; V100R011C03SPC100; V100R011C03SPC200; V100R011C03SPC300; V100R011C03SPC400; V100R011C03SPC500; eSpace U1960 V200R003C30SPC200; eSpace U1981 V100R001C20SPC700; V200R003C20SPCa00 has an overflow vulnerability when the module process a specific amount of state. The module cannot handle it causing SIP module DoS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/16/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17144 resides within the Session Initiation Protocol SIP module of various Huawei communication devices including DP300, TE30, TE40, TE50, TE60, TP3106, TP3206, ViewPoint 9030, and eSpace U1960 systems. This issue manifests as a buffer overflow condition that occurs when the SIP module processes specific amounts of state information, leading to a denial of service condition that can disrupt critical communication services. The vulnerability affects multiple software versions across different product lines, indicating a widespread issue that requires comprehensive remediation efforts.
This buffer overflow vulnerability represents a classic software flaw that falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-121, which describes stack-based buffer overflow conditions. The technical root cause stems from inadequate input validation within the SIP module's state processing functionality, where the system fails to properly handle or limit the amount of state data it receives during session establishment or maintenance phases. When the module encounters state information exceeding predetermined buffer limits, the excessive data causes memory corruption that ultimately results in system instability and service disruption.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service interruption to potentially compromise the entire communication infrastructure depending on the affected device type and deployment. In enterprise environments where these devices serve as critical communication endpoints, a successful exploitation could lead to significant business disruption, particularly in scenarios involving video conferencing, voice communications, or unified messaging services. The denial of service condition affects the availability aspect of the CIA triad, making it particularly concerning for mission-critical deployments where continuous communication availability is essential.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically under the T1499.004 technique related to Network Denial of Service, where attackers can leverage buffer overflow conditions to disrupt network services. The vulnerability's widespread nature across multiple Huawei product lines suggests potential exploitation patterns that could target various network communication endpoints simultaneously. Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including firmware updates, network segmentation, and monitoring for unusual traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.
Mitigation approaches should prioritize the immediate application of official Huawei security patches and firmware updates that address the specific buffer overflow condition within the SIP module. Network administrators should also consider implementing rate limiting and access controls on SIP traffic to reduce the attack surface and limit potential exploitation vectors. Additionally, continuous monitoring of affected systems for signs of attempted exploitation and regular security assessments should be conducted to ensure ongoing protection against this and similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability highlights the importance of robust input validation and memory management practices in network communication protocols to prevent similar issues from occurring in future deployments.