CVE-2017-17295 in ARXXXX
Summary
by MITRE
Huawei AR120-S V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR1200 V200R006C10, V200R006C13, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR1200-S V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR150 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR150-S V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR160 V200R006C10, V200R006C12, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR200 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR200-S V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR2200 V200R006C10, V200R006C13, V200R006C16, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR2200-S V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR3200 V200R006C10, V200R006C11, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R007C02, V200R008C00, V200R008C10, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, AR3600 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C01, V200R008C20, AR510 V200R006C10, V200R006C12, V200R006C13, V200R006C15, V200R006C16, V200R006C17, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, DP300 V500R002C00, IPS Module V100R001C10, V100R001C30, V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, NGFW Module V100R001C10, V100R001C20, V100R001C30, V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R002C00, V500R002C10, NIP6300 V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, NIP6600 V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, NIP6800 V500R001C50, NetEngine16EX V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, RP200 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, RSE6500 V500R002C00, SRG1300 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SRG2300 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R007C02, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SRG3300 V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, V200R008C30, SVN5600 V200R003C00, V200R003C10, SVN5800 V200R003C10, SVN5800-C V200R003C00, V200R003C10, SeMG9811 V300R001C01, Secospace USG6300 V100R001C10, V100R001C20, V100R001C30, V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, Secospace USG6500 V100R001C10, V100R001C20, V100R001C30, V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, Secospace USG6600 V100R001C00, V100R001C10, V100R001C20, V100R001C30, V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, TE30 V100R001C02, V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE40 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE50 V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TE60 V100R001C01, V100R001C10, V500R002C00, V600R006C00, TP3106 V100R002C00, TP3206 V100R002C00, V100R002C10, USG9500 V500R001C00, V500R001C20, V500R001C30, V500R001C50, USG9520 V300R001C01, V300R001C20, USG9560 V300R001C01, V300R001C20, USG9580 V300R001C01, V300R001C20, ViewPoint 9030 V100R011C02, V100R011C03, eSpace U1981 V200R003C20SPC900, V200R003C30SPC200 have a buffer overflow vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may send specially crafted SIP packages to the affected products. Due to the insufficient validation of some values for SIP packages, successful exploit may cause services abnormal.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17295 represents a buffer overflow flaw affecting numerous Huawei network security devices and communication equipment across multiple product lines including AR series routers, USG firewalls, Secospace series, and various other network infrastructure components. This issue stems from insufficient input validation within the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) processing functionality of these devices. The vulnerability impacts a wide range of Huawei products including AR120-S, AR1200, AR150, AR160, AR200, AR2200, AR3200, AR3600, AR510, DP300, IPS modules, NGFW modules, NIP6300, NIP6600, NIP6800, NetEngine16EX, RP200, RSE6500, SRG1300, SRG2300, SRG3300, SVN5600, SVN5800, SVN5800-C, SeMG9811, Secospace USG6300, Secospace USG6500, Secospace USG6600, TE30, TE40, TE50, TE60, TP3106, TP3206, USG9500, USG9520, USG9560, USG9580, ViewPoint 9030, and eSpace U1981 devices. The flaw resides in the handling of SIP packets where maliciously crafted values can trigger a buffer overflow condition, potentially leading to service disruption or abnormal behavior. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it allows unauthenticated remote exploitation, meaning attackers can exploit the flaw without requiring prior authentication credentials. The attack vector involves sending specially crafted SIP packages to the affected devices, which then process these packets without proper validation of input parameters. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-121, which describes heap-based buffer overflow conditions, and also relates to CWE-787, representing out-of-bounds write conditions. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1210, which involves exploiting vulnerabilities in remote services. The potential impact includes service disruption, device instability, and possible denial of service conditions that could affect critical network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Huawei firmware across different product lines, indicating a widespread issue that requires immediate attention from network administrators and security teams. Organizations utilizing these affected devices should prioritize applying vendor patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
The buffer overflow vulnerability in Huawei network devices stems from inadequate validation of SIP packet parameters during the processing of Session Initiation Protocol messages. When these devices receive specially crafted SIP packets, the insufficient input validation allows malicious data to overflow buffer boundaries, potentially leading to unpredictable behavior or service disruptions. The vulnerability affects multiple Huawei product lines including routers, firewalls, and network security appliances, with specific versions impacted across the V200R006C10, V200R007C00, V200R008C20, and V200R008C30 firmware releases. This flaw represents a critical security concern because it enables remote, unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability through network traffic. The attack requires no authentication credentials and can be executed from any network location capable of sending SIP packets to the target device. The technical nature of the vulnerability aligns with CWE-121 and CWE-787 classifications, indicating heap-based buffer overflows and out-of-bounds write conditions respectively. From an ATT&CK perspective, this vulnerability corresponds to technique T1210, which involves leveraging weaknesses in remote services to gain unauthorized access or cause disruption. The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in service degradation, device instability, or complete service outages that would impact network availability and business continuity. Network security teams should consider this vulnerability as a high-priority risk due to its remote exploitation capability and the broad range of affected Huawei products. The widespread nature of the vulnerability across multiple product families and firmware versions necessitates comprehensive vulnerability management and patch deployment strategies.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17295 should focus on immediate patching and network segmentation to reduce exposure. Organizations must prioritize applying official Huawei security patches and firmware updates to all affected devices across their network infrastructure. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that network administrators should implement network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and access control measures should be enhanced to limit the attack surface, particularly for devices that do not require external SIP packet processing. Configuration changes should include disabling unnecessary SIP services and implementing proper input validation for SIP traffic. From a defensive standpoint, organizations should consider implementing network access control lists to restrict SIP packet transmission to only trusted sources. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-121 and CWE-787 indicates that buffer overflow protections should be reviewed and strengthened across all affected systems. Network security teams should also implement continuous monitoring for unusual SIP traffic patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK technique T1210 suggests that organizations should also consider implementing service hardening measures and regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar weaknesses in other network services. Due to the widespread nature of this vulnerability across multiple Huawei product lines, a coordinated patch deployment strategy is essential, prioritizing critical network infrastructure devices first. Regular security audits should be conducted to ensure that all affected devices have been properly updated and that no legacy configurations remain that could expose the network to further risks. The remediation process should also include comprehensive testing of patched devices to ensure that the vulnerability has been fully addressed without introducing new service disruptions.