Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17279

First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware<lon-al00b_8.0.0.343\(c00\)
Huawei Mate 9 Pro

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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).

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