CVE-2017-8151

Description

Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of some components. An attacker can get a user's smart phone and install malicious apps in the mobile phone, allowing the attacker to reset the password and fingerprint of the phone without authentication.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Honor 5S
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170816-03-smartphone-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8151?
CVE-2017-8151 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8151?
To fix CVE-2017-8151, 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-2017-8151 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8151 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-2017-8151?
CVE-2017-8151 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Honor 5S.
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