CVE-2017-2715

Description

The Files APP 7.1.1.309 and earlier versions in some Huawei mobile phones has a brute-force password cracking vulnerability due to the improper design of the Safe key database. An unauthorized attacker could access sensitive database information and may crack users' Safe passwords, leading to information leak.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Files £¨Files is the smartphone APP£©
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References

Link Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170425-01-files-en vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2715?
CVE-2017-2715 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2715?
To fix CVE-2017-2715, 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-2017-2715 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2715 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-2017-2715?
CVE-2017-2715 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Files £¨Files is the smartphone APP£©.
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