CVE-2017-8155
CVE-2017-8155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei B2338-168 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Huawei B2338-168 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The outdoor unit of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) product B2338-168 V100R001C00 has a no authentication vulnerability on a certain port. After accessing the network between the indoor and outdoor units of the CPE, an attacker can deliver commands to the specific port of the outdoor unit and execute them without authentication. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to take control over the outdoor unit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8155?
- The outdoor unit of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) product B2338-168 V100R001C00 has a no authentication vulnerability on a certain port. After accessing the network between the indoor and outdoor units of the CPE, an attacker can deliver commands to the specific port of the outdoor unit and execute them without authentication. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to take control over the outdoor unit.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8155?
- CVE-2017-8155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8155 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8155?
- CVE-2017-8155 affects Huawei B2338-168 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8155?
- 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-2017-8155 published?
- CVE-2017-8155 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:b2338-168_firmware:v100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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