CVE-2017-2733: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 22 2017(Updated: )
Honor 6X smartphones with software versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357 and versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357 have an information leak vulnerability due to improper file permission configuration. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application on the smart phone, and the application can get the file that keep the cipher text of the SIM card PIN.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Honor 6x Firmware | <bln-al10c00b357 | |
| Huawei Honor 6x | ||
| Huawei Honor 6x Firmware | <bln-al20c00b357 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2733?
CVE-2017-2733 is an information leak vulnerability in Honor 6X smartphones with software versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357 and versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357.
How severe is CVE-2017-2733?
CVE-2017-2733 has a severity score of 5.5 (medium).
How does CVE-2017-2733 affect Huawei Honor 6X smartphones?
CVE-2017-2733 affects Honor 6X smartphones with software versions earlier than BLN-AL10C00B357 and versions earlier than BLN-AL20C00B357.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-2733?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-2733 by tricking a user into installing a malicious application on the smartphone.
What is the fix for CVE-2017-2733?
To fix CVE-2017-2733, users should update their Honor 6X smartphones to software versions BLN-AL10C00B357 or BLN-AL20C00B357.
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