CVE-2019-5305

Description

The image processing module of some Huawei Mate 10 smartphones versions before ALP-L29 9.0.0.159(C185) has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API, which could trigger double free and cause a system crash.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory huawei.com
Affected: Huawei Mate 10
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190128-01-ivp-en vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5305?
CVE-2019-5305 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5305?
To fix CVE-2019-5305, 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-2019-5305 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5305 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-2019-5305?
CVE-2019-5305 affects Huawei Mate 10.
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