CVE-2017-8206: High severity Huawei Honor 7 Lite Firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 22, 2017
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Updated

HONOR 7 Lite mobile phones with software of versions earlier than NEM-L21C432B352 have an App Lock bypass vulnerability. An attacker could perform specific operations to bypass the App Lock to use apps on a target mobile phone temporarily.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huawei Honor 7 Lite Firmware<nem-l21c432b352
Huawei Honor 7 Lite

Event History

Nov 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8206?

The severity of CVE-2017-8206 is considered medium as it allows for an App Lock bypass on vulnerable HONOR 7 Lite devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8206?

To fix CVE-2017-8206, update the HONOR 7 Lite to software version NEM-L21C432B352 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-8206?

Users of HONOR 7 Lite mobile phones running software versions earlier than NEM-L21C432B352 are affected by CVE-2017-8206.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-8206?

The impact of CVE-2017-8206 is that an attacker can bypass the App Lock feature allowing unauthorized access to apps.

5

When was CVE-2017-8206 published?

CVE-2017-8206 was published on August 29, 2017.

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