CVE-2018-7923: Input Validation

Published Sep 12, 2018
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Updated

Huawei ALP-L09 smart phones with versions earlier than ALP-L09 8.0.0.150(C432) have an insufficient input validation vulnerability due to lack of parameter check. An attacker tricks the user who has root privilege to install a crafted application, the application may modify the specific data to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huawei Alp-l09 Firmware<8.0.0.150\(c432\)
Huawei ALP-L09

Event History

Sep 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7923?

CVE-2018-7923 is a vulnerability that affects Huawei ALP-L09 smart phones with versions earlier than ALP-L09 8.0.0.150(C432).

2

How severe is CVE-2018-7923?

CVE-2018-7923 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2018-7923 affect Huawei ALP-L09 smart phones?

CVE-2018-7923 allows an attacker to modify specific data on Huawei ALP-L09 smart phones with vulnerable versions before ALP-L09 8.0.0.150(C432) by tricking a user with root privilege to install a crafted application.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7923?

Huawei ALP-L09 smart phones with versions earlier than ALP-L09 8.0.0.150(C432) are affected by CVE-2018-7923.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-7923?

To fix CVE-2018-7923, update your Huawei ALP-L09 smart phone to version ALP-L09 8.0.0.150(C432) or later.

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