CVE-2019-5217: Medium severity huawei mate 9 pro firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2019
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Updated

There is an information disclosure vulnerability on Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones versions earlier than LON-AL00B9.0.1.150 (C00E61R1P8T8). An attacker could view the photos after a series of operations without unlocking the screen lock. Successful exploit could cause an information disclosure condition.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware<lon-al00b9.0.1.150\(c00e61r1p8t8\)
Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Event History

Jun 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this information disclosure vulnerability on Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones?

The vulnerability ID for this information disclosure vulnerability on Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones is CVE-2019-5217.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-5217?

CVE-2019-5217 has a severity level of medium.

3

Which version of Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones are affected by CVE-2019-5217?

Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones versions earlier than LON-AL00B9.0.1.150 (C00E61R1P8T8) are affected by CVE-2019-5217.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-5217?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-5217 by performing a series of operations without unlocking the screen lock, allowing them to view photos.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5217?

Yes, to fix CVE-2019-5217, update Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones to version LON-AL00B9.0.1.150 (C00E61R1P8T8) or later.

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