CVE-2015-8333 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.1 Published 11 Jan 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can modify the media server IP address in Huawei VCN500 devices due to insufficient authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-8333?

CVE-2015-8333 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU) in Huawei VCN500 with software before V100R002C00SPC200 allows remote authenticated users to change the IP address of the media server via crafted packets.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8333?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Vcn500.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8333?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2015-8333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9v4-crv4-7f62.