CVE-2017-17170 in DP300
Summary
by MITRE
The CIDAM Protocol on Huawei DP300 V500R002C00; V500R002C00B010; V500R002C00B011; V500R002C00B012; V500R002C00B013; V500R002C00B014; V500R002C00B017; V500R002C00B018; V500R002C00SPC100; V500R002C00SPC200; V500R002C00SPC300; V500R002C00SPC400; V500R002C00SPC500; V500R002C00SPC600; V500R002C00SPC800; V500R002C00SPC900; V500R002C00SPCa00 has an input validation vulnerability due to insufficient validation of specific messages when the protocol is implemented. An authenticated remote attacker could send a malicious message to a target system. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to tamper with business and make the system abnormal.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/17/2023
The CVE-2017-17170 vulnerability affects Huawei DP300 devices running specific firmware versions including V500R002C00 and various service pack combinations. This issue resides within the CIDAM Protocol implementation which governs communication between network components. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize and verify incoming messages during protocol execution. The affected systems process messages without sufficient validation checks, creating an attack surface where malicious inputs can bypass normal security controls.
This input validation flaw represents a classic weakness in network protocol implementations where insufficient sanitization allows malformed or malicious data to be processed without proper authorization checks. The vulnerability specifically impacts the message handling component of the CIDAM Protocol, where legitimate authenticated users can exploit this weakness to inject malicious payloads. The protocol's failure to validate message integrity and content allows attackers to manipulate system behavior through crafted inputs. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability maps to CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, which is a fundamental security weakness that enables various attack vectors including data manipulation and system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption as it provides attackers with the capability to tamper with business operations and potentially cause system instability. An authenticated remote attacker can leverage this weakness to inject malicious commands or data that alters system behavior, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or service disruption. The system's abnormal behavior could manifest as unexpected operational states, data inconsistencies, or complete service outages depending on the nature of the injected malicious payload. This vulnerability particularly affects enterprise network infrastructure where DP300 devices serve as critical communication components in data processing environments.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework where it maps to techniques involving protocol manipulation and credential abuse. The authenticated nature of the attack means that attackers must first establish valid credentials to exploit this weakness, but once achieved, the impact can be significant. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including firmware updates, network segmentation, and enhanced monitoring of protocol communications. The vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation in network protocols and demonstrates how insufficient validation can lead to operational compromise. Regular security assessments of network infrastructure components are essential to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in other protocol implementations.