Reversible Encryption Flaw in Huawei AR Routers
CVE-2015-8085

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Huawei
Status
S9300 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2016

What is CVE-2015-8085?

The vulnerability identified in Huawei AR Routers allows remote authenticated administrators to exploit a weakness in the password encryption mechanism. This issue arises due to the selection of a reversible encryption algorithm, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive plaintext passwords. Affected models include several series of Huawei routers, which could put network security at risk if not addressed. It is crucial for users of these products to ensure they are running updated software versions to mitigate associated threats.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76897
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-455876
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2015-8085 : Reversible Encryption Flaw in Huawei AR Routers