CVE-2017-17152 in NGFW Module
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di VulDB • 17/06/2026
Based on the information provided, this is a **security vulnerability description** for Huawei Secospace USG series firewalls (USG6500, USG6600, USG9500) running various versions of the V500R001Cxx software.
### Vulnerability Summary
* **Affected Products:** * Secospace USG6500 * Secospace USG6600 * USG9500 * **Affected Software Versions:** * V500R001C00 (and its service packs: SPC100, SPC200, SPC300, SPC301, SPC500, SPC500PWE, SPH303, SPH508) * V500R001C20 (and its service packs: SPC100, SPC100PWE, SPC101, SPC200, SPC200B062, SPC200PWE, SPC300, SPC300B078, SPC300PWE) * **Vulnerability Type:** Out-of-bounds Write * **Root Cause:** Insufficient input validation * **Impact:** * An attacker can craft malicious packets to trigger an out-of-bounds memory write. * This may lead to **system exceptions** (crashes, denial of service). * In severe cases, out-of-bounds writes can potentially allow **remote code execution** or privilege escalation, though the description specifically highlights system exceptions.
### Recommended Actions
1. **Check for Patches:** * Visit the official **Huawei Support Website** or **Huawei Security Advisory** page. * Search for security advisories related to "USG6500", "USG6600", "USG9500", and "V500R001C" with keywords like "out-of-bounds write" or "insufficient input validation". * Huawei typically releases **patch packages** (e.g., `.patch` files) or **new software versions** to fix such vulnerabilities.
2. **Apply Updates:** * If a patch is available, apply it according to Huawei's official documentation. * Ensure you back up your configuration before applying any updates.
3. **Mitigation (if no patch is immediately available):** * **Restrict Access:** Limit access to the management interface and affected services to trusted IP addresses only. * **Firewall Rules:** Configure upstream firewalls to block suspicious traffic patterns that might exploit this vulnerability. * **Monitor Logs:** Enable detailed logging and monitor for unusual system exceptions or crashes.
4. **Verify Version:** * Log in to the affected devices and check the current software version using commands like `display version`. * Compare the version against the list of affected versions provided above.
### Important Note
* This information is based on the vulnerability description you provided. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to **official Huawei security advisories**. * Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities are serious and can have significant security implications. Prompt patching is strongly recommended.
If you need help finding the specific patch or version upgrade path, please provide the exact current version of your device, and I can guide you on how to locate the relevant Huawei security advisory.
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