CVE-2017-2699

Description

The Huawei Themes APP in versions earlier than PLK-UL00C17B385, versions earlier than CRR-L09C432B380, versions earlier than LYO-L21C577B128 has a privilege elevation vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload theme packs containing malicious files and trick users into installing the theme packets, resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Honor 7, Mate S,LYO-L21
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96424 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170222-01-theme-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2699?
CVE-2017-2699 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2699?
To fix CVE-2017-2699, 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-2017-2699 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2699 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-2017-2699?
CVE-2017-2699 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Honor 7, Mate S,LYO-L21.
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