CVE-2018-7901

Description

RCS module in Huawei ALP-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129, BLA-AL00B smart phones with software versions earlier than 8.0.0.129 has a remote control vulnerability. An attacker can trick a user to install a malicious application. When the application connects with RCS for the first time, it needs user to manually click to agree. In addition, the attacker needs to obtain the key that RCS uses to authenticate the application. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to control keyboard remotely.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory huawei.com

Affected: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ALP-AL00B, BLA-AL00B

References

Link	Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180425-01-rcs-en	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7901?: CVE-2018-7901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7901?: To fix CVE-2018-7901, 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-2018-7901 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7901 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-2018-7901?: CVE-2018-7901 affects Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ALP-AL00B, BLA-AL00B.

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