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CVE-2017-17223

8.8 · HIGH

Huawei eSpace 7910 V200R003C30; eSpace 7950 V200R003C30; eSpace 8950 V200R003C00; V200R003C30 have a directory traversal vulnerability.

Published Mar 9, 2018CWE-22EPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2017-17223 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Huawei eSpace 7910 V200R003C30; eSpace 7950 V200R003C30; eSpace 8950 V200R003C00; V200R003C30 have a directory traversal vulnerability. An authenticated, remote attacker can craft specific URL to the affected products. Due to insufficient verification of the URL, successful exploit will upload and download files and cause information leak and system crash.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17223?

CVE-2017-17223 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-17223?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-17223?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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