AJMD-370S: Improper Authentication
CVE-2023-6514 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in AJMD-370S from Huawei, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited from the same local network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected AJMD-370S versions: 103.1.0.110(SP12C00E2R1P2). The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of AJMD-370S you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on huawei.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei | AJMD-370S | 103.1.0.110(SP12C00E2R1P2) | Not stated |
| Huawei | Ajmd-370s Firmware | 103.1.0.110\(sp12c00e2r1p2\) | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- AdjacentThe attacker must be on the same local network segment.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (huawei.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
The Bluetooth module of some Huawei Smart Screen products has an identity authentication bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to access restricted functions. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow attackers to access restricted functions.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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