CVE-2014-8359
CVE-2014-8359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mobile Partner Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Huawei Mobile Partner Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8359?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8359?
- CVE-2014-8359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8359 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8359?
- CVE-2014-8359 primarily affects Huawei Mobile Partner Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8359?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-8359 published?
- CVE-2014-8359 was published on 2014-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://osandamalith.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/escalating-local-privileges-using-mobile-partner/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128767/Huawei-Mobile-Partner-DLL-Hijacking.html
- http://www.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-376152.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70671
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97682
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mobile_partner_firmware:23.009.05.03.1014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:huawei:ec156:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:huawei:ec176:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:huawei:ec177:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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