First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware | <lon-al00b_8.0.0.343\(c00\) | |
Huawei Mate 9 Pro |
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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).
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.
CVE-2017-17279 has a severity rating of medium (5.5 out of 10).
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the software to version LON-AL00B 8.0.0.343(C00) or later.
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).