Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner for Windows 23.009.05.03.1014 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll in the Mobile Partner directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mobile Partner Firmware | 23.009.05.03.1014 |
| Huawei | Ec156 | - |
| Huawei | Ec176 | - |
| Huawei | Ec177 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/escalating-local-privileges-using-mExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128767/Huawei-Mobile-Partner-DLL-Hijacking.Exploit
- http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70671Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97682
- http://osandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/escalating-local-privileges-using-mExploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128767/Huawei-Mobile-Partner-DLL-Hijacking.Exploit
- http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70671Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97682
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8359?
CVE-2014-8359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner for Windows 23.009.05.03.1014 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dl...
How severe is CVE-2014-8359?
CVE-2014-8359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mobile Partner Firmware, Huawei Ec156, Huawei Ec176, Huawei Ec177.