Vulnerability Description
The soundtrigger module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software of the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) has an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of the module. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can exploit the vulnerability and make attacker bypass the authentication, the attacker can control the phone to sent short messages and make call within audio range to the phone.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro Firmware | < lon-al00b_8.0.0.343\(c00\) |
| Huawei | Mate 9 Pro | - |
References
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180307-01-smartphVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103360Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180307-01-smartphVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103360Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17279?
CVE-2017-17279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The soundtrigger module in Huawei Mate 9 Pro smart phones with software of the versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) has an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of the mod...
How severe is CVE-2017-17279?
CVE-2017-17279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware, Huawei Mate 9 Pro.