CVE-2017-17279: Medium severity Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware vulnerability
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.
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What is CVE-2017-17279?
CVE-2017-17279 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the soundtrigger module of Huawei Mate 9 Pro smartphones with software versions before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00).
How does the authentication bypass vulnerability in CVE-2017-17279 work?
The vulnerability occurs due to the improper design of the soundtrigger module, allowing an attacker to trick a user into installing a malicious application that can exploit the vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17279?
CVE-2017-17279 has a severity rating of medium (5.5 out of 10).
How can I fix the authentication bypass vulnerability in CVE-2017-17279?
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the software to version LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17279?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17279 in the security advisories released by Huawei (http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180307-01-smartphone-en) and the entry on SecurityFocus (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103360).