CVE-2021-22309 Weak cryptography in USG9500,USG9520,USG9560,USG9580

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can brute force sensitive messages due to insecure random input in Huawei USG firewalls, leading to information disclosure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-22309?

CVE-2021-22309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Usg9500 Firmware, published on 22 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is insecure algorithm vulnerability in Huawei products. A module uses less random input in a secure mechanism. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by brute forcing to obtain sensitive message. This can lead to information leak. Affected product versions include:USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C60SPC500,V500R005C00SPC200;USG9520 versions V500R005C00;USG9560 versions V500R005C00;USG9580 versions V500R005C00.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-22309?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Huawei Usg9500 Firmware, Huawei Usg9520 Firmware, Huawei Usg9560 Firmware, Huawei Usg9580 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22309?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-22309 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-22309 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-22309 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Usg9500 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fcq-hfv4-xfg4.

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