CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-7929

First published: Tue Sep 18 2018(Updated: )

Huawei Mate RS smartphones with the versions before NEO-AL00D 8.1.0.167(C786) have a lock-screen bypass vulnerability. An attacker could unlock and use the phone through certain operations.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei Mate Rs Firmware<neo-al00d_8.1.0.167\(c786\)
Huawei Mate RS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-7929.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-7929?

    The severity of CVE-2018-7929 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.

  • Which Huawei Mate RS smartphones are affected by CVE-2018-7929?

    Huawei Mate RS smartphones with the versions before NEO-AL00D 8.1.0.167(C786) are affected by CVE-2018-7929.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by bypassing the lock-screen and gaining unauthorized access to the phone through certain operations.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-7929?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-7929 is available in the NEO-AL00D 8.1.0.167(C786) version of Huawei Mate RS firmware.

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