CVE-2017-5623: Medium severity OnePlus OxygenOS vulnerability
An issue was discovered in OxygenOS before 4.1.0 on OnePlus 3 and 3T devices. The attacker can change the bootmode of the device by issuing the 'fastboot oem bootmode {rf/wlan/ftm/normal} command' in contradiction to the threat model of Android where the bootloader MUST NOT allow any security-sensitive operation to be run unless the bootloader is unlocked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5623?
The severity level of CVE-2017-5623 is considered medium as it allows attackers to change the bootmode which can impact device security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5623?
To fix CVE-2017-5623, users should update their OnePlus devices to OxygenOS version 4.1.0 or later.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-5623?
CVE-2017-5623 affects OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T devices running OxygenOS versions prior to 4.1.0.
What type of attacks does CVE-2017-5623 enable?
CVE-2017-5623 potentially enables an attacker to issue commands that change the boot mode of the device, possibly leading to further exploits.
Is CVE-2017-5623 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-5623 can be easily exploited if an attacker has direct access to the device and the ability to use fastboot commands.