CVE-2017-2694 Missing authorization in HwVmall
Attackers can trigger unexpected alert music in Huawei Vmall by exploiting missing permission controls in the AlarmService component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-2694?
CVE-2017-2694 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HwVmall, published on 22 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The AlarmService component in HwVmall with software earlier than 1.5.2.0 versions has no control over calling permissions, allowing any third party to call. An attacker can construct a malicious application to call it. Consequently, alert music will be played suddenly, compromising user experience.
Weakness: CWE-275
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2694?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Vmall.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2694?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2694 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-2017-2694 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2694 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. HwVmall
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36c6-hq98-86j5.