CVE-2019-5252

Description

There is an improper authentication vulnerability in Huawei smartphones (Y9, Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, Y6 Pro). The applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in a rare condition. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the application locked by applock in an instant.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: n/a Y9, Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, Y6 Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191204-01-smartphone-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5252?
CVE-2019-5252 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5252?
To fix CVE-2019-5252, 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-2019-5252 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5252 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-2019-5252?
CVE-2019-5252 affects n/a Y9, Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, Y6 Pro.
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