CVE-2017-17154 in NGFW Module
Summary
by MITRE
IKEv2 in Huawei IPS Module V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, NGFW Module V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPC500PWE, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, NIP6300 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, NIP6600 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, Secospace USG6300 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPC500PWE, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, Secospace USG6500 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPC500PWE, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, Secospace USG6600 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC100, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC301, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPC500PWE, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE, USG9500 V500R001C00, V500R001C00SPC200, V500R001C00SPC300, V500R001C00SPC303, V500R001C00SPC500, V500R001C00SPC500PWE, V500R001C00SPH303, V500R001C00SPH508, V500R001C20, V500R001C20SPC100, V500R001C20SPC100PWE, V500R001C20SPC101, V500R001C20SPC200, V500R001C20SPC200B062, V500R001C20SPC200PWE, V500R001C20SPC300B078, V500R001C20SPC300PWE has a DoS vulnerability due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit it to cause unauthorized memory access, which may further lead to system exceptions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2023
The vulnerability described in CVE-2017-17154 affects Huawei's IPS Module and various firewall models including USG6300, USG6500, USG6600, and USG9500 across multiple software versions. This issue resides within the IKEv2 implementation and stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize incoming data during the Internet Key Exchange protocol negotiation process. The vulnerability is classified as a denial of service condition that can be triggered through unauthorized memory access patterns, potentially causing system instability and operational disruptions.
The technical flaw manifests when the affected Huawei devices process IKEv2 packets containing malformed or unexpected input values. Without proper validation checks, the system attempts to access memory locations that are either invalid or unauthorized, leading to system exceptions and potential crashes. This weakness aligns with CWE-129, which describes improper validation of input ranges, and CWE-131, which covers improper handling of length parameters. The vulnerability does not appear to allow arbitrary code execution but rather focuses on disrupting service availability through memory access violations that can be exploited by remote attackers.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to network infrastructure security and availability. Organizations relying on Huawei firewalls and IPS modules for network protection may experience unexpected service interruptions when attackers exploit this weakness. The impact extends beyond simple denial of service as the memory access violations could potentially expose system internals or lead to further instability. According to MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability could be leveraged as part of a broader attack chain under techniques such as T1499 for network denial of service and T1071 for application layer protocols.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate firmware updates from Huawei addressing the input validation gaps in IKEv2 processing. Network administrators should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to potential attackers. Additional protective measures include monitoring for unusual IKEv2 traffic patterns and implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify malformed packets targeting this specific vulnerability. The remediation process requires careful planning to minimize service disruption during patch deployment while ensuring all affected devices receive the necessary security updates. Organizations should also consider implementing network access controls to restrict IKEv2 traffic to trusted sources only, reducing the attack surface for this particular vulnerability.