CVE-2017-17225: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 9, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware<lon-al00b_8.0.0.340a\(c00\)
Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Event History

Mar 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-17225.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-17225?

The severity of CVE-2017-17225 is high with a rating of 8.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-17225?

The affected software for CVE-2017-17225 is Huawei Mate 9 Pro mobile phones with firmware version LON-AL00B 8.0.0.340a(C00) and earlier.

4

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2017-17225?

CVE-2017-17225 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Near Field Communication (NFC) module of Huawei Mate 9 Pro mobile phones, allowing an attacker to inject malicious data using an NFC card reader or another device.

5

Is Huawei Mate 9 Pro vulnerable to CVE-2017-17225?

Yes, Huawei Mate 9 Pro mobile phones with firmware version LON-AL00B 8.0.0.340a(C00) and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2017-17225.

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