CVE-2017-17287 in ARXXXX
Summary
by MITRE
Huawei AR120-S V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR1200 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR1200-S V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR150 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR150-S V200R005C32, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR160 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR200 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR200-S V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30,AR2200 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR2200-S V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR3200 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R006C11, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C00, V200R008C10, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR3600 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R008C20, AR510 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, NetEngine16EX V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SRG1300 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SRG2300 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SRG3300 V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30 have an out-of-bound read vulnerability in some Huawei products. Due to insufficient input validation, a remote, unauthenticated attacker may send crafted signature to the affected products. Successful exploit may cause buffer overflow, services abnormal.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17287 represents a critical out-of-bound read flaw affecting multiple Huawei network equipment models including AR120-S, AR1200, AR150, AR160, AR200, AR2200, AR3200, AR3600, AR510, NetEngine16EX, SRG1300, SRG2300, and SRG3300 series devices. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the affected products' firmware implementations, specifically in how they process signature data. The flaw manifests when the system receives crafted malicious input that exceeds expected buffer boundaries, creating a condition where memory access occurs beyond allocated limits. According to CWE-125, this vulnerability maps directly to out-of-bounds read conditions that can lead to information disclosure, system instability, and potential privilege escalation scenarios. The affected devices operate across multiple software versions including V200R005C32, V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, and V200R008C30, indicating this is not an isolated issue but rather a widespread problem affecting Huawei's network infrastructure portfolio.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple service disruption to potentially enable sophisticated attack vectors that align with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1059 Command and Control and T1068 Exploitation for Privilege Escalation. Remote, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this weakness without requiring prior access credentials, making the attack surface particularly concerning for network infrastructure. When successfully exploited, the vulnerability can trigger buffer overflow conditions that may cause system crashes, service interruptions, or even allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices. The lack of authentication requirements means that any network-connected device with vulnerable firmware could be compromised, potentially enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical network infrastructure. This creates a significant risk for enterprise networks where these devices typically serve as core routing and switching components, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent access points or disrupt network communications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17287 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Huawei to address the root cause of the vulnerability. Organizations must conduct comprehensive inventory assessments to identify all affected devices across their network infrastructure and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk exposure. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit potential attack vectors, particularly restricting direct internet access to these devices. The implementation of intrusion detection systems can help monitor for suspicious signature data patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider disabling unnecessary services and protocols on affected devices to reduce the attack surface. According to industry best practices and NIST guidelines, organizations should maintain detailed logs of network device activities and regularly audit their security configurations. Additionally, implementing network monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous behavior patterns associated with buffer overflow exploits will help identify potential compromise attempts before they can cause significant damage to network operations.