CVE-2014-9693

Huawei Tecal RH1288 V2 V100R002C00SPC107 and earlier versions, Tecal RH2265 V2 V100R002C00, Tecal RH2285 V2 V100R002C00SPC115 and earlier versions, Tecal…

published April 2, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted DNS packet can let an attacker execute arbitrary code on multiple Huawei Tecal servers! That's like handing the keys to the entire data center over to a complete stranger. 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter takes orders without verifying them — they might serve dishes that could cause chaos in the kitchen, or worse, send harmful ingredients right to customers. This vulnerability allows a malicious packet to disrupt the system in a similar sneaky way. An attacker could exploit this to take complete control of the server or initiate a system restart. Imagine a cyber intruder stepping into your server room and tinkering with everything — reading your data, changing settings, or even rebooting essential services. Absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these systems!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a waiter takes orders without verifying them — they might serve dishes that could cause chaos in the kitchen, or worse, send harmful ingredients right to customers. This vulnerability allows a malicious packet to disrupt the system in a similar sneaky way. This vulnerability in various Huawei Tecal server versions allows unauthorized command execution through crafted DNS packets. When the system processes a malicious DNS request, it opens the door for attackers to run arbitrary code, effectively compromising the server's integrity.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to take complete control of the server or initiate a system restart. Imagine a cyber intruder stepping into your server room and tinkering with everything — reading your data, changing settings, or even rebooting essential services. Absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these systems! Update to the latest firmware versions that address this vulnerability. Regularly monitor and filter DNS packets to prevent malicious traffic from reaching your systems. Ensure your security practices include proper validation of incoming requests. You've got this! By taking swift action, you can secure your systems and maintain their integrity. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01305 · 70.3th percentile
Published
2017-04-02T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 APR 20:00Z
    Huawei Tecal RH1288 V2 V100R002C00SPC107 and earlier versions, Tecal RH2265 V2 V100R002C00, Tecal RH2285 V2 V100R002C00SPC115 and earlier versions, Tecal…
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