CVE-2018-7942

Name: CVE-2018-7942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-24T14:29:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The iBMC (Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller) of some Huawei servers have an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may send some specially crafted messages to the affected products. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iBMC (Intelligent Baseboard Management Controller) of some Huawei servers have an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may send some specially crafted messages to the affected products. Due to improper authentication design, successful exploit may cause some information leak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	1288h V5 Firmware	100r005c00
Huawei	2288h V5 Firmware	100r005c00
Huawei	2488 V5 Firmware	100r005c00
Huawei	Ch242 V3 Firmware	100r001c00
Huawei	Ch121l V3 Firmware	100r001c00
Huawei	Ch121l V5 Firmware	100r001c00
Huawei	Ch121 V3 Firmware	100r001c00

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180523-01-server-enBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143686Third Party Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180523-01-server-enBroken Link

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7942?

How severe is CVE-2018-7942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7942?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST