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CVE-2014-8359

7.2 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner for Windows 23.009.05.03.1014 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32…

Published Nov 13, 2014huaweiCWE-264EPSS 1.30%

Overview

CVE-2014-8359 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting huawei mobile_partner_firmware. It was published on November 13, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner for Windows 23.009.05.03.1014 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll in the Mobile Partner directory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update mobile_partner_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/escalating-local-privileges-using-mobile-partner/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128767/Huawei-Mobile-Partner-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefwww.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-376152.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70671Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97682Refosandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/escalating-local-privileges-using-mobile-partner/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/128767/Huawei-Mobile-Partner-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefwww.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-376152.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70671Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97682

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8359?

CVE-2014-8359 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting huawei mobile_partner_firmware. It was published on November 13, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8359?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8359?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update mobile_partner_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8359?

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