CVE-2017-17279

Description

The soundtrigger module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software of the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) has an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of the module. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker bypass the authentication, the attacker can control the phone to sent short messages and make call within audio range to the phone.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.12%

Vendor Advisory huawei.com

Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Mate 9 Pro

References

Link	Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180307-01-smartphone-en	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103360	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17279?: CVE-2017-17279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-17279?: To fix CVE-2017-17279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-17279 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-17279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-17279?: CVE-2017-17279 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Mate 9 Pro.

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