Vulnerability Description
The Near Field Communication (NFC) module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro mobile phones with the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.340a(C00) has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of input validation. An attacker may use an NFC card reader or another device to inject malicious data into a target mobile phone. Successful exploit could lead to system restart or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro Firmware | < lon-al00b_8.0.0.340a\(c00\) |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2018/huawei-sa-20180130-01-smVendor Advisory
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2018/huawei-sa-20180130-01-smVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17225?
CVE-2017-17225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Near Field Communication (NFC) module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro mobile phones with the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.340a(C00) has a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of input validation....
How severe is CVE-2017-17225?
CVE-2017-17225 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17225?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware, Huawei Mate 9 Pro.