Vulnerability Description
The hardware security module of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with the versions earlier before MHA-AL00BC00B156, versions earlier before MHA-CL00BC00B156, versions earlier before MHA-DL00BC00B156, versions earlier before MHA-TL00BC00B156, versions earlier before LON-AL00BC00B156, versions earlier before LON-CL00BC00B156, versions earlier before LON-DL00BC00B156, versions earlier before LON-TL00BC00B156 has a arbitrary memory read/write vulnerability due to the input parameters validation. An attacker with the root privilege of the Android system could exploit this vulnerability to read and write memory data anywhere or execute arbitrary code in the TrustZone.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mate 9 Firmware | < mha-al00bc00b156 |
| Huawei | Mate 9 | - |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro Firmware | < lon-al00bc00b156 |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170306-01-smartpVendor Advisory
- https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170306-01-smartpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17176?
CVE-2017-17176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). The hardware security module of Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with the versions earlier before MHA-AL00BC00B156, versions earlier before MHA-CL00BC00B156, versions earlier before MHA-DL00B...
How severe is CVE-2017-17176?
CVE-2017-17176 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 9 Firmware, Huawei Mate 9, Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware, Huawei Mate 9 Pro.