CVE-2018-7988: Medium severity huawei nova 2 plus firmware vulnerability
There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability on several smartphones. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to another smartphone and then perform a series of specific operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker bypass the FRP protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7988?
CVE-2018-7988 is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability found in several smartphones.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-7988?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-7988 by using a data cable to connect a smartphone to another smartphone and then performing a series of specific operations.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7988?
The severity of CVE-2018-7988 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.
Which smartphones are affected by CVE-2018-7988?
Several smartphones, including Huawei Nova 2 Plus and Huawei Mate 9 Pro, are affected by CVE-2018-7988.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-7988?
Please refer to the official Huawei security advisory for information on fixes for CVE-2018-7988.