CVE-2017-8153: High severity huawei vmall vulnerability
Huawei VMall (for Android) with the versions before 1.5.8.5 have a privilege elevation vulnerability due to improper design. An attacker can trick users into installing a malicious app which can send out HTTP requests and execute JavaScript code in web pages without obtaining the Internet access permission. Successful exploit could lead to resource occupation or information leak.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-8153?
The severity of CVE-2017-8153 is rated as high with a score of 7.1.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8153?
To fix CVE-2017-8153, update the Huawei VMall app to version 1.5.8.5 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8153?
CVE-2017-8153 is a privilege elevation vulnerability caused by improper design.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-8153?
An attacker can trick users into installing a malicious app that can send HTTP requests and execute JavaScript code in web pages.
Which versions of Huawei VMall are affected by CVE-2017-8153?
CVE-2017-8153 affects Huawei VMall versions prior to 1.5.8.5.