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CVE-2014-9416

4.4 · MEDIUM

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Huawei eSpace Desktop before V200R003C00 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) mfc71…

Published Dec 24, 2014huaweiEPSS 0.83%

Overview

CVE-2014-9416 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting huawei espace_desktop. It was published on December 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Huawei eSpace Desktop before V200R003C00 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) mfc71enu.dll, (2) mfc71loc.dll, (3) tcapi.dll, or (4) airpcap.dll.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update espace_desktop 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
huaweiespace_desktop0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9416?

CVE-2014-9416 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting huawei espace_desktop. It was published on December 24, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-9416?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. 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-2014-9416?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update espace_desktop 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.

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