Huawei UTPS 1.0 Configuration File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Huawei UTPS 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Configuration File. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-6568. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Huawei UTPS 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Configuration File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the back-end component in Huawei UTPS 1.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a long IDS_PLUGIN_NAME string in a plug-in configuration file.

The weakness was shared 06/20/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at huawei.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-6568 since 06/20/2013. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (21988). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

06/20/2013 🔍
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03/24/2015 +642 days 🔍
08/13/2025 +3795 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: huawei.com

Advisory: huawei.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-6568 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6568
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64304
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 08/13/2025 21:25
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (45), 02/27/2019 14:54 (2), 08/13/2025 21:25 (27)
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