CVE-2025-31170
CVE-2025-31170: Access Control Vulnerability in Security Verification Module
Description: An access control vulnerability exists within the security verification module.
Severity: High (CVSS v3.1 Score: 8.4)
- CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N (Network, Low Attack Complexity, No Privileges Required, No User Interaction, Unchanged Scope, High Confidentiality Impact, High Integrity Impact, No Availability Impact)
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can compromise both the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system or data.
Known Exploit: Currently, details of a specific exploit are awaiting analysis.
Remediation / Mitigation Strategy:
Vendor Patching: Immediately apply the official patch or software update provided by Huawei once it becomes available. This is the primary and most effective remediation. Monitor Huawei’s security advisories and announcements for updates related to CVE-2025-31170.
Workarounds (Until Patch is Available): Given the lack of specific exploit details, the following general access control hardening measures should be considered:
Least Privilege Principle: Review and enforce the principle of least privilege across all system users and services. Ensure users only have the minimum necessary access rights required to perform their tasks.
Input Validation: Implement or strengthen input validation routines within the security verification module. Sanitize and validate all user-supplied data before it is processed. This can help prevent attackers from bypassing access control checks.
Authentication & Authorization Review: Thoroughly review the authentication and authorization mechanisms used by the security verification module. Identify and address any potential weaknesses or bypasses.
Network Segmentation: Implement network segmentation to limit the potential impact of a successful exploit. Isolate vulnerable components from other critical systems.
Monitoring and Logging: Enhance monitoring and logging related to authentication attempts and access control decisions. Specifically monitor for unusual or suspicious activity within the security verification module. Implement alerting mechanisms to notify security personnel of potential attacks.
Vulnerability Scanning: Regularly scan the environment for CVE-2025-31170 using a vulnerability scanner. This helps identify systems that require patching.
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): Configure IDS/IPS solutions to detect and prevent attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Ensure that signatures are up-to-date.
Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in access control mechanisms.
Note: This strategy will be updated as more information becomes available, particularly after the analysis of a known exploit is completed. Prioritize applying the official vendor patch when it is released.
Assigner
- Huawei Technologies [email protected]
Date
- Published Date: 2025-04-07 03:50:04
- Updated Date: 2025-04-07 14:17:50