CVE-2018-7961: Infoleak
First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
There is a smart SMS verification code vulnerability in some Huawei smart phones. An attacker should trick a user to access malicious Website or malicious App and register. Due to incorrect processing of the smart SMS verification code, successful exploitation can cause sensitive information leak.
Credit: psirt@huawei.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei Emily-al00a Firmware | =8.1.0.167\(c00\) | |
| Huawei Emily-al00a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7961?
CVE-2018-7961 is a smart SMS verification code vulnerability in some Huawei smart phones.
How can CVE-2018-7961 be exploited?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7961 by tricking a user to access a malicious website or app and register, causing sensitive information to leak.
Which Huawei smartphones are affected by CVE-2018-7961?
CVE-2018-7961 affects Huawei smart phones with the following firmware version: 8.1.0.167(c00).
Is Huawei Emily-al00a vulnerable to CVE-2018-7961?
No, Huawei Emily-al00a is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-7961.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7961?
CVE-2018-7961 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2018-7961?
To fix CVE-2018-7961, it is recommended to update the affected Huawei smart phone to a firmware version that addresses the vulnerability.
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